2026-2027 Coach - Dance Team - BHS

Blacksburg High School; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 2,800 - 4,100; Part time

Job summary

Blacksburg High School in Montgomery County, Virginia, is seeking a Dance Team Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The coach will develop a high-quality dance program emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and safety, while monitoring academic performance to ensure eligibility.

The role is a supplemental, seasonal position with duties that may include evenings, weekends, and travel. Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach ensures safety and sportsmanship and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NFHS Concussion in Sports course completed before coaching duties.
• Must be age 21 or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and administrators.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a high quality dance program emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork and safety.
• Monitor student academics to ensure eligibility for participation.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director/Principal regarding schedule, practices, and events.

Skills

Communication

Motivating students

Punctuality

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NFHS Concussion in Sports course

Age 21 or older

CPR certification

Job description

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2026-2027 Coach - Dance Team - BHS

Montgomery County School District [VA] Blacksburg High School - Blacksburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915486

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an immediate opening and is accepting applications for a Dance Team Coach position that is available for the 2026-2027 school year at Blacksburg High School

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality dance program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all team members. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

The coaching assignment is a supplemental assignment for a designated athletic season and is compensated in accordance with the School Board-approved athletic supplement schedule. It is not a separate salaried position. The supplement compensates the individual for fulfilling the responsibilities associated with the designated coaching assignment within the athletic season. Appointment to a coaching assignment does not guarantee appointment or reappointment to the same or any other coaching assignment in a subsequent season or school year. The Coach’s schedule is determined by the requirements of the assigned sport and may include practices, competitions, tournaments, meetings, travel, and other activities occurring before or after the regular school day, during evenings and weekends, and on school holidays or breaks when scheduled and permitted by the VHSL.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age 21 or older
• Successful completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports course accessible atwww.nfhs.org prior to beginning coaching duties with MCPS (there is no fee associated with this course)
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in dance at the high school or college level
• Current CPR certification

Supplemental Pay: $2,803.50 - $4,074.12 (depending on experience) PER SEASON

FLSA: Non Exempt

Closing Date: Open until filled

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION:

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at [phone].

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries: Director of Human Resources Montgomery County Public Schools 750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg, VA 24073 [phone], ext. 1067 [e-mail]

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance Montgomery County Public Schools 750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg, VA 24073 [phone] [e-mail]

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,803.50 to $4,074.12 Supplemental

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Compton , HR Specialist and Administrative Asst to HR Director
• School Board Office
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]