Dance Coach - Claiborne High School

Claiborne County Schools; New Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Claiborne County Schools in New Tazewell, Tennessee, seeks a Dance Coach to manage the high school dance team. Responsibilities include developing routines, organizing practices, and ensuring compliance with TSSAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical dance background and excellent leadership skills.

Applicants must be licensed teachers or approved non-faculty and pass background checks. This position offers the opportunity to foster student talent in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical dance background and choreography skills.
• Must be a licensed teacher or an approved non-faculty coach (minimum 100 days).
• Ability to pass background checks as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong technical dance background

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Tennessee teaching certification or approved non-faculty status

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, 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.