Dance Varsity Assistant Coach — Seasonal Opportunity

North Santiam School District; Stayton (OR); On-site; USD 3,700 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

North Santiam School District in Stayton, OR seeks a Varsity Assistant Coach for Dance at Stayton High School for the 2026-2027 season. Under the head coach, you will teach and coach student-athletes to excel, delivering skills, technique, and performance in a positive environment.

Requirements include 21+ years, prior coaching preferred, strong organizational and communication skills, commitment to sportsmanship, and mandatory OSAA/NFHS coaching certification plus safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work positively with students, staff, and parents.
• Must encourage and understand the benefits of students participating in multiple sports.
• OSAA/NFHS Coaching Certification and safety trainings are required.
• Complete District safety trainings including Safe Schools trainings and related courses.

Responsibilities

• Assists in organized, supervised practice as the program requires.
• Teaches all of the skills necessary to participate in the sport.
• Teaches the strategies necessary to participate in the sport.
• Teaches drills and exercises to develop strength, stamina, and speed in the sport.
• Assists in the development of seasonal goals and objectives and daily practice plans.
• Assists in the development of lines of communication with parents, press, officials, and booster clubs to promote the sport.
• Supervises locker room before and after practice, as required.
• Supervises bus trips, as required.
• Adheres to OSAA rules and regulations and Stayton High School/District policies.
• Follows specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and District.
• Actively encourages student participation.
• Promotes the ethical values of athletics.
• Maintains positive working relationships with the head coach, administration, other staff, and the community to enhance the sport.
• Assists with the proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies from the first day of the season until the cycle of responsibility is completed.
• Promotes the concept of sportsmanship.
• Develops positive health and safety standards for all program athletes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

OSAA/NFHS Coaching Certification

First Aid & CPR

Severe Allergy & Epinephrine Training

Safe Schools Trainings

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention

Child Abuse: Identification & Intervention

NSSD Mandatory Reporting Information

NSSD Professional Conduct Between Adults & Students

Job description

North Santiam School District in Stayton, OR seeks a Varsity Assistant Coach for Dance at Stayton High School for the 2026-2027 season. Under the head coach, you will teach and coach student-athletes to excel, delivering skills, technique, and performance in a positive environment.

Requirements include 21+ years, prior coaching preferred, strong organizational and communication skills, commitment to sportsmanship, and mandatory OSAA/NFHS coaching certification plus safety trainings.