JV Dance Team Coach

Delano Public Schools, ISD #879; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 1,200 - 2,400; Part time

Job summary

Delano Public Schools, ISD #879 is seeking a dedicated JV Dance Team Coach to join our Delano High School for the competitive winter season. The coach will assist multiple level teams, choreograph routines, and lead practice planning in coordination with the head coach and activities department.

Excellent communication, strong work ethic, and prior dance team experience are essential, with 3-5 days a week on-site commuting to Delano and Saturday competitions in late fall/winter.

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

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.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Human relations

Work ethic

Choreography

Dance team experience

Commute to Delano

Saturday availability

MSHSL certification

Job description

JV Dance Team Coach

StartDate: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