2026/27 Middle School Head Dance Coach (Foreign Language Academy)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend-based pay

Job summary

Kansas City School District is seeking a 2026/27 Middle School Head Dance Coach (Foreign Language Academy) to lead the school\'s athletic program and develop the dance program in alignment with district standards.

The role requires a four-year degree, coaching coursework completion, and ongoing professional development, with responsibilities ranging from team leadership to fundraising and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Must possess a four-year college degree and be contracted for the school year.
• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching).
• Must complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school\'s athletic program and develop the sport coached.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; ensure proper use and documentation.
• Promote sportsmanship and leadership among players and staff.
• Coordinate with Principal to sustain a strong athletic program and provide professional development.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Coaching courses

Student-athlete commitment

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

2026/27 Middle School Head Dance Coach (Foreign Language Academy)

Kansas City School District - KCMO 4350 - Foreign Language Academy - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5857217
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE OF JOB: Provide leadership for the school’s entire athletic program through the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of the specific sport coached.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Compete with a full team in a complete varsity schedule (according to MSHSAA standards).

2. 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.

3. Responsible for student supervision at practices and contests in accordance with KCMSD Athletic Department.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Work with the Principal to provide a solid program.

9. Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.

10. 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.

11. Has full responsibility for all aspects of the program.

12. Establish performance goals for each sport season and evaluates them during and after the season.

13. Promote student athlete’s accomplishments academically and athletically.

14. Provide statistics after each contest to District Public Relations and other media.

15. 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.

16. 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)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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.

2. Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)

3. Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.

4. 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: Part-Time
Salary: $2,000 Per Year

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Capital Management , Staffing
• Board of Education - Other
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