Assistant Dance Coach

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools seeks an Assistant Dance Coach for the High School program. This part-time role supports the head coach in instruction, conditioning, and game-day duties.

Responsibilities include helping with athlete development, maintaining sportsmanship, and ensuring health and safety. The stipend is $5,090 with potential experience-based pay adjustments, and employment is contingent on background checks and district requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidate will have played, competed in, or coached the sport or activity at the high school or college level.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Head Coaches must have or be able to obtain a Head Coaching License or appropriate certification.
• Complete Northfield and MSHSL professional development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in selection, instruction, training, and conditioning of all athletes/teams assigned to him/her by the head coach.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship and adhere to the Coach's Code of Ethics.
• Supervise assistant coaches and follow policies in the Coaches' Handbook, Conference, and sport guidelines.

Skills

Coaching experience

Background check

Professional development

Job description

Job Information

JOB ID: 4674 - Assistant Dance Coach - Part-time position beginning 10/26/2026.

Location: High School

Scheduled Hours/days: 2-3 hours/day, 5-6 days/week

Stipend: $5,090 plus Years of Experience Pay if applicable.

Additional Details

• Position Type: Co-Curricular/Coaches
• Date Posted: 2/18/2026
• Date Available: 10/26/2026
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Qualifications

Candidate will have played, competed in, or coached the sport or activity at the high school or college level. Candidates will also complete all Northfield and MSHSL professional development requirements. Candidate will pass a criminal background check. Head Coaches must have or be able to obtain a Head Coaching License or appropriate certification.

Deadline

Open Until Filled -- EOE (2/18/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Accountable to: Head Coach, Activities Director and Principal.

Primary Objective: To assist the head coach in selection, instruction, training, and conditioning of all athletes/teams assigned to him/her by the head coach. Northfield Schools, the Principal and Athletics/Activities Director places an expectation not only on the skills, abilities and commitments of its coaches, but also on their integrity and collective common sense in performing their duties.

• To demonstrate and generate among your staff players an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the Coach's Code of Ethics.
• To know and administer the policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth in the Coaches' Handbook, Conference, and policies for your sport and supervise assistant coaches in carrying out the same as they apply to your assignment.
• To carry out responsibilities as designated by the head coach.
• To provide for the health, safety, and well-being of team members.
• To actively work to create a culture free from hazing and initiations.
• To adhere to the starting and ending dates for your sport.
• To be aware of all MSHSL rules that would pertain to you and your sport.