JV Dance Team Coach

Delano Public Schools, ISD #879; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in California seeks a dedicated JV Dance Team Coach to join Delano High School's faculty for the competitive winter season. The role involves assisting in coaching and choreographing routines for multiple dance teams, leading practices, and collaborating with staff. Candidates should have exemplary communication skills and prior dance team experience of at least 1 year, along with the ability to work evenings and weekends during competition seasons.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of prior dance team experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Strong choreography skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaching for multiple dance teams in jazz and high kick.
• Choreograph routines in either dance style.
• Run workouts and practice schedules.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Good human relations skills

Strong work ethic

Choreography experience

Prior dance team experience

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 4/10/2026
• Date Available: October 2026

JV Dance Team Coach

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
• 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