2026-27 Middle School Assistant Dance Coach (Lincoln Middle School)

3050 - Lincoln Middle School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City School District in Kansas City, Missouri is hiring for the 2026-27 Middle School Assistant Dance Coach at Lincoln Middle School. The role supports program leadership under the Athletic Director/Building Principal, focusing on student growth and program excellence.

The position is stipend-based, requires a four-year degree and coaching experience, and demands adherence to MSHSAA guidelines and professional development commitments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a four-year college degree.
• 1-3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of sport philosophy & coaching.
• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete concept and eligibility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the athletic program and develop the basketball/track program as assigned.
• Enforce athletic standards and attend required MSHSAA sessions.
• Supervise students at practices and contests and manage equipment inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of team achievements and issue letters/awards.
• Provide statistics after each contest to the District Public Relations team.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Coaching Principles Course

Sports First Aid Courses

Job description

2026-27 Middle School Assistant Dance Coach (Lincoln Middle School)

Kansas City School District - KCMO 3050 - Lincoln Middle School - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

2026-27 Middle School Assistant Dance Coach (Lincoln Middle School)

Kansas City School District - KCMO 3050 - Lincoln Middle School - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5944482

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Assistant Dance Coach

Salary Grade: $2000

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletic Director/ Building Principal

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.

What You'll Be Doing: (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 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, SO AS TO MODEL TO THE PARTICIPANTS THE DESIRED TYPE OF BEHAVIOR).
• Arrange for the systematic return of all school equipment, maintain a 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, and
• supervising an effective staff of assistant coaches.
• Has full responsibility for all aspects of the program.
• Establish performance goals for each sport season and evaluates 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 mtgs/Clinics
• School level mtgs
• District level mtgs
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-Athletes and Assistant Coach(es)

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (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.

*NOTE: This position is a stipend based extra pay position under the Teachers, Librarians and Counselors CBA. Prevailing pay schedules in the CBA govern all coaching/extra pay positions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required