Dance/Drill Team Coach — Extracurricular

Spokane Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Job summary

Spokane Public Schools is seeking an extracurricular coach to lead a sport/activity, overseeing safety, practice planning, and player development. The role emphasizes professionalism, supervision of students, and coordination with school staff and families.

Ideal candidates will have a college background or training with a minimum diploma, and demonstrate strong organizational and communicative skills to manage schedules, equipment, and game-day operations.

Qualifications

• College degree or college training preferred with a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• Demonstrate positive attitude toward students and ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Understand the activity, its safety practice, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Be able to instruct students in the techniques and requirements of this activity.
• Ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the sport/activity.
• Be able to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively under supervision.
• Ability to work with all student coaches, colleagues, and other staff in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.
• Physical stamina to conduct the sport/activity and withstand various weather conditions.
• Implement the policies and rules/regulations as outlined in the school activities handbook.

Responsibilities

• See that school policies and rules/regulations are carried out as outlined by the building principal/activities coordinator and the activities handbook.
• Direct supervision and conduct of the team until students are dismissed from the building or returned to class.
• Conduct themself and their program in a professional manner and develop student skills and attitudes.
• See that the principal is informed of any program changes.
• Carry out the administration of the activity regarding: Insurance requirements, parent/guardian approval cards, maintaining team roster, accident reports, accountability of uniforms, team transportation, and security of athletes' personal property.
• Emphasize safety precautions, and be aware of the best training and injury procedures. Current first-aid certification is highly recommended.
• Distribute information/activity schedules to building principals, secretary, parents, and participants.
• Attend meetings as called by the activities coordinator. The pre- and post-season meetings are required as part of the coaching contract.
• Care for and maintain equipment for his/her activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Positive attitude

Motivate students

Team collaboration

Professional conduct

Organizational skills

Independent / cooperative work

Communication with staff

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma minimum

Job description

Spokane Public Schools is seeking an extracurricular coach to lead a sport/activity, overseeing safety, practice planning, and player development. The role emphasizes professionalism, supervision of students, and coordination with school staff and families.

Ideal candidates will have a college background or training with a minimum diploma, and demonstrate strong organizational and communicative skills to manage schedules, equipment, and game-day operations.