Dance/Drill Team Coach — Extracurricular Leader

Spokane Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Vacation/Personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Spokane Public Schools is seeking an extracurricular/coaching staff member to support student athletes and develop a positive, safe program. Responsibilities include supervising the team, coordinating insurance requirements, rosters, and equipment, and communicating with principals and parents.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with college training preferred, a positive attitude, ability to motivate students, and understanding of safety practices and skill progression.

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, evidenced by course work and successful coaching of this activity.
• 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

• Direct supervision and conduct of the team until students are dismissed from the building or returned to class.
• 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.
• Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Benefits Highlights: SEBB health insurance options and related benefits for eligible employees.
• Fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Spokane Public Schools is seeking an extracurricular/coaching staff member to support student athletes and develop a positive, safe program. Responsibilities include supervising the team, coordinating insurance requirements, rosters, and equipment, and communicating with principals and parents.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with college training preferred, a positive attitude, ability to motivate students, and understanding of safety practices and skill progression.