TEMP AT WILL - POM/POM DANCE ASSISTANT COACH

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 600 - 3,600; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools North High School in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a Temp at Will POM/POM Dance Assistant Coach. The role involves teaching dance fundamentals, developing a competitive program, and supervising student-athletes before, during, and after practices. Requires strong communication with staff, administration, boosters, and students.

Salary is 10% of base with a maximum of $3,600. The position is full-time, with on-site duties at North High School, Davenport, IA.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to coach dance and teach fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse students.
• Ability to motivate student-athletes and communicate with administrators, staff, students, and boosters.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach dance fundamentals to students.
• Develop and maintain a strong school dance program.
• Supervise practices and competitions; ensure safety and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with athletic boosters and conditioning staff.

Job description

TEMP AT WILL - POM/POM DANCE ASSISTANT COACH

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Job Details

Job ID: 5276701
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 09, 2025 1:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Sport Duties

• 1). Must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of dance.
• 2) Must demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong dance program.
• 3). Must demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program at North High School.
• 4). Must demonstrate ability to motivate student-athletes to be the best they can be dancing and in the classroom.
• 5). Must demonstrate ability to communicate with all stakeholders including but not limited to administration, staff, students, and booster club.
• 6). Support the strength and conditioning coordinator to ensure proper conditioning and weight training for our student athletes.
• 7) Must provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/competitions.

School Duties

• 1). Must lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
• 2). Must promote other programs at North High School and encourage to participate in other activities.
• 3). Must work with Athletic Boosters in working concession stands throughout the year, and willing to attend one meeting per academic year.

Any duties as assigned by head coach, and administration.

Salary:

• 10% of base
• Max: $3,600.00

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired:

• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.

Position Type: Full-time

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Career and Technical Education > Dance

Classroom Teacher > Arts: Dance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]