What are the responsibilities and job description for the HS Dance Team Coach position at Des Moines Public School District?
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a HS Dance Team Coach.
STIPEND FOR 2024-2025: $3529.00 - Will be prorated for the remanider of the 24-25 season
TITLE: ACTV
DEPARTMENT: Activities
REPORTS TO: Director of Activities and School Equity
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: HS Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
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:
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.Submit to the Activities Office a year-end report including the following:
- List of members
- Awards or honors received
- Summer activities
- Recommendations for improvements
- Schedule all off-season activities, including summer activities.
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.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1.Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
2.Drill team, color guard, cheerleading, or dance team experience.
3.Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Desired:
1. First Aid and CPR.
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Occasional 1% - 32%
Bending/Stooping
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Climbing/Stairs
Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving
Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (20 lbs.)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (30 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Computer
Occasional 1% - 32%
Other
Working Conditions
Inside
Occasional 1% - 32%
Outside
Frequent 33% - 66%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1% - 32%
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: Maureen Norris
Date: 6/19/2019
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.
