Middle School Drama Director

Urbandale Community School District; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbandale Community School District's Middle School is seeking a dedicated Drama Director to lead the middle school drama program, coordinate with athletic/activities staff, and foster student growth in performance arts and character development.

The role involves planning rehearsals, supervising students, and ensuring safety and ethical conduct, with duties spanning program management and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Appropriate BOEE licensure.
• Knowledge of sports rules and safety practices.
• Commitment to ethics and positive coaching.

Responsibilities

• Coach and promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
• Prepare and implement practice plans and yearly goals.
• Ensure athlete safety and proper use of equipment.
• Coordinate with other coaches and staff on program needs.
• Manage program operations and maintain records.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Injury prevention

Rule adherence

Ethics

Coaching ability

Education

BOEE licensure

Job description

Middle School Drama Director

Urbandale Community School District Activities Department - Urbandale, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5921940
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE -Middle School Drama Director

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Director of Athletics & Activities

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Assistant Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletics & Activities Coordinator

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - To instruct participants in the fundamental skill, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. Implements "quality" principles and tools to improve effectiveness of program.

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

QUALIFICATIONS - (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Sports and Rules.
• Demonstrate proper care of injuries and injury prevention.
• Demonstrate and convey knowledge of sport.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and abide with the rules and regulations governing the sport.
• Demonstrate consistency with the philosophy and ethics.

Certification/Licensure

• Appropriate BOEE licensure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Coaching Performance - Interpersonal Relations
• Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
• Prepare and implement practice plans and set yearly goals for each team as well as the program as a whole.
• Display good team preparation in areas of team mechanics, emotional readiness and skill development.
• Show concern for the safety and well being of athletes.
• Personal Conduct
• Command respect and set the example.
• Respect others.
• Remain ethical in dealing with others.
• Cooperation with other Coaches
• Share knowledge and cooperate with other coaches.
• Display respect for other sports and programs.
• Consider your program one of many, rather than the only program.
• Relationship with Athletes
• Remain positive, encouraging and supportive in criticism of players.
• Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
• Demonstrate concern for the athletes’ academic program and conduct.
• Show respect for athletes as individuals.
• Inform student-athletes of the potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury with the improper or proper use of equipment and in participation of the sport itself.
• Appropriately acknowledge student achievement.
• Management Responsibilities
• Cooperate in developing eligibility lists, equipment needs and program information.
• Require all athletes to complete the necessary pre-participation requirements.
• Be punctual and responsible with inventory and other duties.
• Display accuracy and care in record keeping.
• Follow Athletic Department policy in all areas to include: record keeping, reporting inventory, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, and program management.
• Manage the entire program, not just the varsity level.
• Professional Responsibilities/Public Relations
• Provide supervision and administration of team members in regard to contests and events, practices, buses and locker rooms.
• Cooperate with the various staffs and administrations.
• Participate in in-service and professional athletic meetings.
• Accept recommendations and suggestions from supervisors.
• Implements an effective public relations program in regard to the news media, colleges and universities, parents and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
• Contract as determined by sport and season dates.
• Performance evaluated per Board Policy.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

• Athletics & Activities > After School Programs
• Athletics & Activities > Coaching
• Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Connor LaGrone , Asst. Director of Athletics & Activities
• Activities Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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