JV Dance Team Interim Coach

MIDDLE SCHOOL; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Community School District Middle School in Johnston, IA is seeking an interim JV Dance Team Coach. Immediate start with an interim period from November through mid-January, guiding the Dance Team to build skills, school spirit and sportsmanship during athletic events.

The coach will direct, supervise and train the team, lead practices and contests, and ensure uniforms and supplies are organized. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and professional conduct within the school

Qualifications

• Direct and supervise the Dance Team with clear guidance.
• Establish expectations for conduct, sportsmanship, and discipline.
• Provide opportunities for professional growth related to coaching.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise and train the Dance Team.
• Lead practice sessions and manage performances at contests.
• Promote sportsmanship and positive public relations for the team.
• Oversee uniforms and supplies and arrange awards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Interim Position: Approximately November through mid-January

JOB SUMMARY:Promote a fundamentally sound program with emphasis on physical and skill development of the individual and to encourage a positive attitude toward fair play and sportsmanship. To advise and lead the Dance Team so they function as effectively as possible to instil school spirit at athletic events.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Responsible for the directing, supervising, and training of the Dance Team.
• Responsible for the conduct of the Dance Team at practice sessions and at all contests.
• Leads and directs the Dance Team in such a way as to encourage good sportsmanship by example and leadership.
• Conducts herself before the students and community so as to instil respect and good sportsmanship.
• Assumes responsibility for an energetic public relations program for the Dance Team and their activities.
• Responsible for uniforms and supplies.
• Sees that the Dance Team carry out all their duties as set by the advisor's rules.
• Conducts a clinic for tryouts of Dance Team in the spring of the year and arranges for all judges for the tryouts. judges for the tryouts.
• Responsible for ordering awards and issuing awards to deserving Dance Team.
• Responsible for any other duties relating to Dance Team as may be directed by the Athletic Director.

JV Dance Team Interim Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973887
Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Interim Position: Approximately November through mid-January

JOB SUMMARY:Promote a fundamentally sound program with emphasis on physical and skill development of the individual and to encourage a positive attitude toward fair play and sportsmanship. To advise and lead the Dance Team so they function as effectively as possible to instil school spirit at athletic events.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Responsible for the directing, supervising, and training of the Dance Team.
• Responsible for the conduct of the Dance Team at practice sessions and at all contests.
• Leads and directs the Dance Team in such a way as to encourage good sportsmanship by example and leadership.
• Conducts herself before the students and community so as to instil respect and good sportsmanship.
• Assumes responsibility for an energetic public relations program for the Dance Team and their activities.
• Responsible for uniforms and supplies.
• Sees that the Dance Team carry out all their duties as set by the advisor's rules.
• Conducts a clinic for tryouts of Dance Team in the spring of the year and arranges for all judges for the tryouts. judges for the tryouts.
• Responsible for ordering awards and issuing awards to deserving Dance Team.
• Responsible for any other duties relating to Dance Team as may be directed by the Athletic Director.

Position Type: Schedule B
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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Contact Information

• Melissa Crosse , Assistant Director of Activities and Athletics
• MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]

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