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Bearettes Head Coach (5047U), ASUC Student Union 86412About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

The Student Union is the campus living room, the driving force behind a thriving, connected, and empowered student experience at UC Berkeley. As the central hub of campus life, we unite essential services, student leadership, and dynamic programs to foster a strong sense of community and success. Our expansive and diverse portfolio, including student-run enterprises, resource centers, and innovative initiatives, ensures that students have access to the tools, spaces, and support they need to thrive.

From housing critical student services like the Basic Needs Center, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and the Food Pantry to overseeing high-impact operations such as Berkeley Event Services and the Berkeley Art Studio, we seamlessly integrate commerce, creativity, and community.

With a mission-driven approach, we not only enrich campus life but also generate revenue that fuels student success. Additionally, we provide essential finance and accounting support to registered student organizations and the Graduate Assembly, ensuring responsible stewardship of student resources and fostering financial sustainability within the campus community.

Position Summary

The Bearettes Coach, in collaboration with student leaders, develops, promotes and supports the operational and strategic aspects of the Bearettes majorettes team, including coordinating auditions; planning, scheduling, and running team practices and meetings; coordinating team uniforms; and choreographing routines to be performed at games/events.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: June 9, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

• Attends and supports the facilitation of Bearettes rehearsals two-three times per week.
• Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to Bearettes drill team dancers, including developing and teaching new choreography.
• Attends all home football games and select home basketball games.
• Supports Bearettes student leaders with operational needs of the team including scheduling, budget, uniforms, etc.
• Works with the Director of Spirit to advocate for team needs such as space, budget, performance schedule, etc.
• Evaluates student performance and designs instructional opportunities to improve execution.
• Aids the team in recruitment endeavors and enriches team performance.
• Ensures adherence to all governing rules, policies and procedures.
  

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of majorettes style dance, particularly choreography.
• Required skills and experience in advising, mentoring and supporting student leaders.
• Effective interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with participants.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making; be an effective problem-solver and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Current knowledge of or ability to learn applicable rules and standards of the affiliated collegiate league (ACC), regional conference and National Governing Body and at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Special Conditions:
  • Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties.
  • Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment.
  • Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know.
  • Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded.
  • Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy.
  • This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks.
  • The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
    

Licenses and Certifications

• Maintains CPR / AED and First Aid certification.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Special Conditions:
  • Previous experience working with age-level specific to an activity is preferred.
    

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification to instruct in the applicable recreational sports program or equivalent experience preferred.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22,000.00 - $24,000.00. This is an exempt, monthly-paid position. This is a 1-year, part-time (16 hours/week) contract position that is not eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• Travel Requirements - 10% travel to select away basketball and football games.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.


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