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HS Dance Team Coach

Company:
Des Moines Public Schools
Location:
Des Moines, IA, 50319
Posted:
October 24, 2025
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Description:

TITLE: HS Dance Team Coach

POSTION TYPE: INST

STIPEND AMOUNT: $3538.00

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

2. Drill team, color guard, cheerleading, or dance team experience.

Desired:

1. First Aid and CPR.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Dance Team Coach will be responsible for recruiting, administering, and directing the Dance Team, which will perform with the marching band at various events throughout the school year, as well as rehearse and perform as a dance team beyond the scope of the marching band performances, including competitions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise and prepare Dance Team for performances.

2. Schedule and attend all practices sessions before, during, or afterschool.

3. Participate in dance competitions outside of drill team and marching band performances.

4. Maintain a dance program and performance schedule throughout the school year.

5. Schedule all off-season activities, including summer activities.

6. Submit to the Activities Office a year-end report including the following:

• List of members

• Awards or honors received

• Summer activities

• Recommendations for improvements

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

5. Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

DEPARTMENT: Activities Department

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator/Activities Department

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing

WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside or outside, depending on activity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/22/2025

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

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