Head Dance ; Ashland High School; Temporary

• Position Type:
  Athletics & Activities
  
• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
  
• Location:
  Ashland High School
  
• Date Available:
  11/16/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  open until filled

Job Title: Head Dance Coach; Temporary
Work Site: Ashland High School
Reports to: Principal
Salary: $4,922 - $5,958

JOB SUMMARY
Ashland High School is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and positive Head Dance Team Coach to transition our committed student dance club into an official, competitive program. The head coach is responsible for training, mentoring, and leading student-athletes while fostering a positive team culture focused on skill development, sportsmanship, and academic success. This role includes instructing proper technique, managing practices, and overseeing performances at Grizzly athletic events, school functions, and regional competitions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Program Leadership: Structure, manage, and supervise all team practices, tryouts, and performance schedules.
• Instruction & Choreography: Teach proper dance technique, conditioning, and original choreography tailored for game-day half-time shows and state-level competitions.
• Student Mentorship: Foster a supportive, character-driven environment that promotes accountability, builds student confidence, and helps athletes balance academic responsibilities.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe training environment, strictly adhere to the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), and ensure all emergency protocols and athlete clearances are maintained.
• Department Collaboration: Coordinate performance dates, transport, and equipment needs in direct alignment with the Athletic Department and OSAA guidelines.
• Professional Communication: Maintain proactive, transparent, and professional communication with student-athletes, families, and high school administration.
• Prepares and submits to the building athletic coordinator a final season report that includes:
  • Inventory of all supplies and equipment.
  • Records of the contests.
  • Individual records of athletes for awards.
  • A tentative budget projection for the next season.
• Complies with all athletic association regulations, league rules, and District policies.
• Attends coaching clinics as requested by building principal or athletic coordinator.
• Follows all specified standards, policies, and procedures of the building and Ashland School District.
• Actively encourages student participation.
• Promotes the ethical value of athletics.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the administration and community that enhances the sport.
• Provides proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies from the first day of the season until the cycle of responsibility is completed.
• Promotes concepts of sportsmanship.
• Develops positive health and safety standards for all athletes in the program.
• Attend work regularly and is punctual.
• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We believe that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications, and job scope but should not limit the incumbent or organization to work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the district's goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Certification: OSAA Coaches Education Program
• Previous experience coaching in the sport and solid leadership skills strongly desired.
• Valid first aid/CPR card is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including understanding and being understood. While much of the work will be completed in an office environment, the employee will need to move between buildings, visiting sites throughout the district. This position requires the use of a variety of digital systems, software, and hardware. This position may require some travel outside the district.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally high depending upon activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

VALUES

The district is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The district prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

Family and Medical Leave Rights:
English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Spanish: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf