What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drama Club Coach position at Spring Arbor University?
Drama Club Coach
Status: Part-time, variable
SUMMARY
Spring Arbor University is seeking a passionate and creative Drama Club Coach to launch and lead a new extracurricular Drama Club in Fall 2025. This role, housed within the School of Communication, Media, and Fine Arts, provides a unique opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire students as they develop their skills in theatre and short film production. Successful candidates will be passionate about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ through their work in Media and the Arts.
Spring Arbor University is a Christ-centered learning community, dedicated to equipping students to engage the world with wisdom and creativity. If you are excited about inspiring the next generation of performers and storytellers in a Christian environment, we invite you to apply!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Status: Part-time, variable
SUMMARY
Spring Arbor University is seeking a passionate and creative Drama Club Coach to launch and lead a new extracurricular Drama Club in Fall 2025. This role, housed within the School of Communication, Media, and Fine Arts, provides a unique opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire students as they develop their skills in theatre and short film production. Successful candidates will be passionate about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ through their work in Media and the Arts.
Spring Arbor University is a Christ-centered learning community, dedicated to equipping students to engage the world with wisdom and creativity. If you are excited about inspiring the next generation of performers and storytellers in a Christian environment, we invite you to apply!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Coordinate one full dramatic production (play or musical) each academic semester for a total of two per academic year, including sets, costuming, promotion, and ticket sales.
- Establish and oversee the Drama Club, fostering a Christ-centered, collaborative, and creative environment.
- Direct and coach students in both stage productions and short films, helping them develop their performance and storytelling abilities.
- Encourage students to integrate faith and the arts, preparing them to make a meaningful impact in media and performance.
- Build relationships with local theater groups and community organizations to assist with recruiting new members into the Drama Club.
- Meet or exceed annual student recruit goals.
- Organize club activities, rehearsals, and performances in alignment with SAU’s mission and values.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in theatre direction, acting coaching, or film production.
- A passion for mentoring students and helping them grow artistically and spiritually.
- Strong commitment to Spring Arbor University’s Christ-centered mission and ability to articulate how faith integrates with the arts.
- Agreement of and willingness to uphold and model the SAU Concept, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant.
- Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
