2026-27 Middle School Assistant Dance Coach (Foreign Language Academy)

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Middle School Assistant Dance Coach for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time position in Kansas City offers a salary of $2,000 per year and focuses on the development and enhancement of the school's athletic programs.

The ideal candidate will oversee practices, manage student-athletes, and support their academic and sports achievements while working closely with the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Must possess a four-year college degree or 1-3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of the specific sport philosophy and coaching.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the athletic program.
• Manage equipment and team supervision effectively.
• Evaluate performance goals for each season.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Ethics in sports

Player development

Education

Four-year college degree

1-3 years of coaching experience

Job description

2026-27 Middle School Assistant Dance Coach (Foreign Language Academy)

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletic Director / Building Principal

Salary Grade: $2000

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $2,000 Per Year

Position Summary

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student‑athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Compete with a full team in a complete varsity schedule (according to MSHSAA standards).
• Implement and enforce athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions for head coaches and district professional development meetings.
• Responsible for student supervision at practices and contests in accordance with KCMSD Athletic Department.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and inventory being used. Inspect all athletic equipment and facilities, verify inventory, and submit documentation to the Athletic Director/Principal.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship (leadership and sideline sportsmanship should be of the highest quality to model desired behavior).
• Arrange for the systematic return of all school equipment, maintain correct inventory and hold the student‑athlete responsible for all equipment not returned in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments and arrange for the issuance of letters and special awards. All information must be turned in to the Athletic Director within two weeks after the completion of the season.
• Work with the Principal to provide a solid program.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Responsible for all aspects of:
  • player development
  • fund raising
  • internal & external promotion of specific sport and needs
  • supervising an effective staff of assistant coaches
• Has full responsibility for all aspects of the program.
• Establish performance goals for each sport season and evaluate them during and after the season.
• Promote student‑athlete’s accomplishments academically and athletically.
• Provide statistics after each contest to District Public Relations and other media.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development:
  • outside meetings/clinics
  • school‑level meetings
  • district‑level meetings
  • must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid courses
• A strong commitment to the student‑athlete concept and must have working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a four‑year college degree and be contracted by the KCMSD Board of Education for the school year as a full or part‑time teacher or 1‑3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching).
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student‑athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.