CHEC23682 - Middle School Assistant Dance Coach

Chinook Middle School; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Chinook Middle School in Kennewick, Washington seeks a part-time Middle School Assistant Dance Coach to support the athletic program and student-athletes.

The role involves assisting the head coach, instructing students in techniques, and coordinating activities in alignment with district goals. Applicants should have First Aid/CPR, meet coaching standards, and hold a High School Diploma; position closes 10/21/2026.

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR cards required.
• Meet coaching standards as determined by the Kennewick School District and WIAA.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the objectives of the sports program as outlined by the athletic director.
• Assist the head coach in fulfilling administrative, program coordination, and developmental duties and responsibilities.
• Instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training necessary for the realization of success.
• Implement teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Kennewick School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association mission statements.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CHEC23682 - Middle School Assistant Dance Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961802
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

POSITION #CHEC23682
POSITION DESCRIPTION -Assistant Dance Coach
LOCATION OF POSITION - Chinook Middle School

POSITION OPENS: 10/15/2026

POSITION CLOSES: 10/21/2026 (Or until filled)

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs

GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To carry out the objectives of the sports program as outlined by the athletic director.
• To assist the head coach in fulfilling administrative, program coordination, and developmental duties and responsibilities.
• To instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training necessary for the realization of success.
• To implement teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Kennewick School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association mission statements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards.
• Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the Kennewick School District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
• High School Diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated short and long-term organization and management skills.
• Three current recommendations.
• Demonstrated evidence of being a positive role model.
• Clearly defined philosophy for the coaching level applied for.
• Coaching experience in this sport.
• Evidence of effective public relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and communicate with students, parents, assistant coaches, administrators, and community members.
• Evidence of WIAA certification, and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations.

*COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT*

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here represent 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.

Mobility:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity:Thomas Brillhart- ( [e-mail] )

Section 504,Title IX: BJ Wilson- [phone] ( [e-mail] )

Kennewick School District

1000 W. 4 th Ave.

Kennewick WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources or the Classified Human Resources Manager.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darlene Harris , Athletic Director
• Chinook Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]