JV Dance Team Coach

Delano Public Schools; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Delano Public Schools seeks a dedicated dance coach for the high school competitive winter season. Join the DHS Activities team to support B-Squad, JV, and Varsity with jazz and high kick routines.

You will choreograph at least one routine, lead students, and coordinate practice plans while collaborating with staff and parents. Evening and weekend commitments are required during the competitive season.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and written skills.
• Time management skills.
• Evidence of good human relations with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Choreography experience.
• Prior dance team experience (1+ years).
• Ability to commute to Delano, MN 3-5 days per week.
• Availability on Saturdays from November to February for competitions.
• MSHSL certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaching for one of five level dance teams (B-Squad, JV, Varsity) in jazz and high kick.
• Choreograph at least one routine in either style.
• Lead by example and mentor students.
• Run workouts and practice schedules.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to develop practice plans daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Communicate with parents and athletic directors to coordinate and resolve concerns.
• Work under the head coach and activities department to develop the dance program.

Skills

Communication

Time management

People skills

Choreography

Dance team experience

Attendance weekends

MSHSL certification

Job description

Start Date: October 2026
Summary: We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and qualified coach to join our Delano High School Dance Team faculty for the competitive winter season.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaching for one of our five level dance teams, B-Squad, Junior Varsity, and Varsity in both jazz and high kick categories.
• Choreograph at least one routine in either style.
• Lead by example and provide guidance to the students.
• Run workouts and practice schedules.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to develop practice plans and schedules, daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Correspondence with parents and athletic directors to coordinate and resolve any concerns.
• Work under the direction of the head coach and activities department towards the development of the entire dance program.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and written skills
• Time management skills
• Evidence of good human relations skills in working with students, staff, parents and community.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to furthering the benefits of participation in co-curricular activities.
• Choreography experience
• Prior dance team experience 1+ years
• Ability to commute to Delano, MN 3-5 days per week
• Availability on Saturdays from November-February for competitions
• Ability to be certified by MSHSL

Compensation: In accordance with Schedule C of the Teacher Master Agreement, pg. 48

For questions regarding this position, please contact DHS Activities: Megan Chatterton at [e-mail].