HS Dance Team Coach - North
Des Moines Public School District
NORTH HIGH - DES
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Job Details
Job ID:
5745013
Application Deadline:
Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
TITLE:
HS Dance Team Coach
POSTION TYPE
INST
STIPEND AMOUNT:
$3585.00
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
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone: 515-242-7709; email: carol.wynngreen@dmschools.org. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.
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.
Approved By:
Lillie Noland
Date:
5/28/2026
Position Type:
Part-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required