What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Coach position at Community High School District 218?
Head Dance Coach
Position: Head Dance Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Stipend Category: VI (Pom-pons Football Head; see contract Appendix II for placement)
Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in dance and promote
the Richards Athletic Department mission and vision statement.
Responsibilities
Teach competitive dance fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and related events.
Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, meets (home and away),and team functions.
Plan practices, develop routines, and conduct skill instruction.
Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
Chaperone and supervise athletes at all competitive dance events (including practices, meets, games, etc.), maintain discipline and promote a positive team environment.
Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
Accurately report scores and results on IHSA School Center website
Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.
Additional Expectations
Available to work in the off-season
Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets
Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by
IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.
Qualifications
Previous high school dance coaching experience preferred
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Or ASEP Required
Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants :
Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors
receive only the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee
benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district
retirement plans) are not available to external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility,
an individual must be a contracted district employee.
Position: Head Dance Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Stipend Category: VI (Pom-pons Football Head; see contract Appendix II for placement)
Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in dance and promote
the Richards Athletic Department mission and vision statement.
Responsibilities
Teach competitive dance fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and related events.
Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, meets (home and away),and team functions.
Plan practices, develop routines, and conduct skill instruction.
Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.
Chaperone and supervise athletes at all competitive dance events (including practices, meets, games, etc.), maintain discipline and promote a positive team environment.
Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.
Accurately report scores and results on IHSA School Center website
Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.
Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.
Additional Expectations
Available to work in the off-season
Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets
Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by
IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.
Qualifications
Previous high school dance coaching experience preferred
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) Or ASEP Required
Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants :
Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors
receive only the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee
benefits (including health, dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district
retirement plans) are not available to external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility,
an individual must be a contracted district employee.