Extra Duty - Assistant Dance Coach 2025-2026

Hazelwood School District; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking an Assistant Dance Coach to guide and manage the dance squad. The role encompasses directing training, promoting school spirit at various events, and participating in competitions. Ideal candidates should possess a teaching certificate and prior dance experience, alongside strong leadership and public relations skills.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate preferred with dance experience desired.
• Completion of ASEP First Aid Course required.

Responsibilities

• Directing and supervising the training of dancers.
• Responsible for uniforms and supplies distribution.
• Lead dancers in competitions and events.

Skills

Dance experience

Leadership

Public relations

Education

Teaching certificate preferred

Completion of ASEP First Aid Course

Job description

Title: Assistant Dance Coach

Qualifications: Teaching certificate preferred.Min Require. No college credit – Completion of ASEP First Aid Course

Dance experience desired

Reports to:Activities Director

Supervises: Dance squad

Job Goal: To advise and lead the dance squad so that they function as effectively as possible to instill school spirit. To perform dance routines at athletic events and perform as an effective unit during local and state competitions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the directing, supervising and sequential training of the dancers.
• Responsible for the conduct of the dancers at practice sessions and at contest.
• Leads and directs the dancers in such a way as to encourage good sportsmanship by example and leadership.
• Responsible for uniforms and supplies. (distribution and collection)
• See that the dancers carry out all the duties set forth in their constitution.
• Conduct a one week clinic for tryouts of dancers in the spring of the year and arranges for all judges for the tryouts.
• Must be present or have assistant coach present and responsible for routines at all home varsity football games at four home varsity boys and four varsity girls’ basketball games.
• Work with band director in the selection of music, themes and formations for halftime numbers.
• Participate in Homecoming parade and other activities where dancers may be needed.
• Perform at all pep assemblies throughout the school year.
• Compete at several local and state competitions
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy
• Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not participating in sports.
• Maintains good public relations with boosters club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic administrator/principal.
• Must be able to run, jump, walk, stand, sit, and lift.