Assistant Dance Coach

About the role

The Assistant Dance Coach will assist in directing the dance program at the high school level. Duties include implementing teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Walla Walla School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) mission statements, instructing participants in various techniques, tactics, and physical training, communicating a clear philosophy emphasizing ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship, utilizing effective coaching techniques for skill development, strategy, and interpersonal team relations, developing and promoting high-level performance expectations, and supporting and helping implement the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants in individual, group, and team techniques, tactics, and physical training necessary for success.
• Communicate a clearly defined philosophy which emphasizes ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Utilize effective coaching techniques for skill development, strategy, and interpersonal team relations.
• Develop and promote high level performance expectations for all players and coaches.
• Support and help implement the established off-season strength, conditioning, and skills development program.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Teaching certificate and experience preferred. Successful experience in teaching technical skills specific to this coaching position. High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the program as established by the Head Coach, High School Principal, Athletic Director, and policies of the Walla Walla School District. Verified coaching techniques in the area of scope and sequence of skill development, safety, teamwork, strategy, interpersonal relations, routine training, practice, and game organization. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, coaches, administrators, staff, and community; effective public relations skills. Evidence of short and long-term organization and management skills. Evidence of being a positive role model. Clearly-defined philosophy for the coaching level applied for. Professional integrity, vigor, flexibility, enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Special Requirements: WIAA certification and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations. Must meet the age requirements of WIAA applicable to this position. Continuous training standard requires that during any three-year period of coaching a minimum of coaches education courses shall be completed by all high school coaches. Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards. Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. Completed Employment Application/Background Check. Resume of education, experience, and references to include three current recommendations.

Benefits

The Walla Walla School District offers competitive pay and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay

The pay level is Extra Curricular Salary Schedule.

Schedule

The schedule is not specified but will align with the school year.