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

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Assistant Dance Coach to lead the school's athletic program, develop dance activities, and promote student growth in alignment with district goals.

You will supervise practices and contests, enforce athletic standards, manage equipment, and maintain records. You will work with the Athletic Director and Principal and pursue ongoing professional development to elevate the program.

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.

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.
• Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments and arrange for the issuance of letters and special awards.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development: Outside mtgs/Clinics, School level mtgs, District level mtgs.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Education

Four-year college degree

MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course

Sports First Aid Courses

Student-athlete concept commitment

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.

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.