Dance Coach - Claiborne High School

Claiborne County Schools; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A public high school in Tennessee is seeking a Dance Coach to manage all aspects of the dance team including choreography, instruction, and competition preparation. Responsibilities include organizing practices and performances, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with TSSAA regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong dance background, excellent leadership, and communication skills. Certification as a teacher or approved non-faculty coach is typically required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA).
• Certification typically requires a minimum of 100 teaching days.
• Must pass background checks as required by the local school district.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach routines for games, assemblies, and competitions.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise daily practices, performances, and competitions.
• Conduct annual tryouts, including evaluations and team selection.
• Enforce school, district, and TSSAA rules, including academic eligibility and insurance.
• Manage team budget, fundraising, and travel for events.

Skills

Strong technical dance background

Choreography skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed teacher or approved non-faculty coach

Job description

A Tennessee public high school dance coach manages all aspects of the dance team, including choreography, skill instruction, competition preparation, and tryouts while ensuring compliance with TSSAA regulations. Key duties include organizing practices and performances, managing budgets, and maintaining student safety. Coaches are often required to be certified teachers or approved non-faculty personnel.

Core Responsibilities

• Instruction & Choreography: Develop and teach routines for games, assemblies, and competitions.
• Team Management: Organize, schedule, and supervise daily practices, performances, and competitions.
• Tryouts & Selection: Conduct annual tryouts, including evaluations, and team selection.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce school, district, and TSSAA rules, including academic eligibility and insurance.
• Budget & Logistics: Manage team budget, fundraising, and travel for events.

Tennessee Specific Requirements

• TSSAA Compliance: Must be registered with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA).
• Certification: Typically required to be a licensed teacher (minimum 100 days) or an approved non-faculty coach.
• Background Check: Must pass background checks as required by the local school district.

Required Skills

• Strong technical dance background and choreography skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and administrators.