Dance Team Coach

2026–2027 school year position at Dundee Middle School.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Dance Team Coach with a strong knowledge of competitive dance and a focus on student-athletic achievement. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, able to take direction from the direct supervisor, and skilled at working with parents and the Booster Club.

Responsibilities

• Coach all levels and areas within the program.
• Enhance, improve, and maximize students' athletic skills required to compete at a high level.
• Lead an athletic program for sustained participation and success.
• Conduct off-season strength and speed training.
• Lead fundraising, organization, and other program tasks.
• Work with the Athletic Department to schedule games, officials, and transportation.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment for the entire program.
• Organize and oversee all program levels and areas of responsibility.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director to secure safe practice and competition facilities.
• Set the philosophy, programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals, and proper conditioning to maximize the student-athlete experience.
• Plan practice sessions and competition strategies with the assistant coach to ensure the health and physical well-being of student participants.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director for all in-season practices.
• Ensure all student participants comply with D300 and IHSA requirements, including current athletic physicals, Code of Conduct, fees paid, and academic eligibility prior to practice, tryouts, and competition.
• Model and instill values of sportsmanship and fair play, enforcing consequences for breaches.
• Attend all student-athlete practices and games, ensuring proper supervision at practices, games, and on school-provided transportation.
• Maintain and provide the Athletic Director with end-of-season individual and team records and statistics.
• Participate in a mandatory preseason parent meeting and head coaching meetings.
• Plan seasonal student-athlete recognition.
• Distribute and collect uniforms and equipment.
• Engage in personal professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements

• Previous Dance Team coaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage all levels and areas within the program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to take direction from the direct supervisor.
• Experience working with parents and the Booster Club.