High School Dance Coach & Choreography Leader

Claiborne County Schools; New Tazewell (TN); On-site; Full time

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.