Mead HS Head Dance Team Coach

Young World Physical Education; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Mead School District is seeking a Head Dance Team Coach for Mead HS in Spokane, WA. The role requires leading the dance program, organizing practices from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and ensuring athlete safety and district policy compliance.

This position emphasizes character development, sportsmanship, and school-community pride. Essential duties include instructing athletes on technique and rules, coordinating with the athletics department, and maintaining records and medical documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Type II Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes regarding techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.
• Develops and organizes a practice program; practices run 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Supervise athletes from practice start to pickup and during activities.
• Promote the school's interscholastic program and maintain alignment with the overall school program.
• Adhere to safety laws and district policies and ensure documentation and medical exams are complete.

Skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Mead HS Head Dance Team Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5849592

Application Deadline: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

July 23, 2026

COACHING VACANCY

Mead High School

Mead HS Head Dance Team Coach

Fall 2026-2027

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that contributes to a well-rounded education, including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF ALL COACHES:

• Instruct athletes regarding the techniques, rules, and safety practices of the sport.
• Develops and organizes a practice program. Schedule and conduct practices according to agreed-upon schedules. Practice time for each sport is 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled beginning of the practice or game until the last athlete is picked up, knowing where all participants are at all times.
• Supervise athletes during activities in connection with athletic events, including practices, games, camps, and travel.
• Promote the school's entire interscholastic program and direct the program in harmony with the overall school program.
• Set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct, including respecting and supporting contest officials.
• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle to student-athletes.
• Ensure that all athletes have completed and submitted all required documentation, including the medical insurance coverage form, and have undergone and passed any required medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Communicate with parents regarding team rules and athletic department guidelines.
• Confer with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance and/or conduct of their student.
• Know and understand the student-athlete handbook.
• Follow state, conference, and district regulations governing the athletic program
• Adhere to all safety laws and district policies.
• Follow the injuries, care, and prevention procedures as documented in the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.
• Complete and submit accident reports for any injury to the school principal or designee.
• Recognize and adhere to any athlete's health plan.
• Provide equal opportunities to all athletes as per the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached
• Hold valid first aid and CPR certifications.
• Complete training as required by the District and the WIAA.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A HEAD COACH:

• Works with the athletics director in scheduling practices and competitions.
• Assists the Athletic Director with the selection and evaluation of the assistant coaches.
• Assigns duties to assistant coach(es) as necessary
• Determine, with feedback from the assistant coaches, athlete participation during practices and games, including team level and playing time, in conjunction with the assistant coach at the respective level.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Works with the Athletic Director and Athletic Administrative Assistant to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under the rules of the Mead School District Athletic Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates with the Athletic Director and Building Administration regarding topics related to the athletes and/or sports season.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Type II Driver’s License is preferred.
• Understand the activity/sport, its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Be able to consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.
• Ability to plan practices and events, and organize all the necessary materials and personnel to carry out the activity.
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, parents, and officials in a positive, professional, and equitable manner.

DESIRED CRITERIA:

• Previous coaching experience at the secondary level.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead ExtraCurricular Employees Association (MECA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. The CBAs and salary schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website athttps://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-page .Mead School District policies and procedures can be accessed online athttps://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies

The Salary Range forHigh School Head Dance Team Coach is a minimum of $4,663 - a maximum of $8,115 per contract. Documented paid coaching experience from public and private schools (middle school, high school, or collegiate level), both in-state and out-of-state, will be used in determining salary schedule placement. Any employee who works additional days after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest for authorized playoff, extended activities, or equivalent activities will receive a post-season pay stipend.

Employees who are not also employed in other positions with the District will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Employees whoare not also employed in other benefit-qualifying positions with the Districtand whowork 630 hours within a school year will become benefit-eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision