Dance Head Coach

Effective Date of Employment:
Beginning of Season, March 2025

Application Deadlines:
May 22, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
All Candidates:  Apply online at www.district196.org as an External Applicant

Job Summary:
The Competitive Dance Coach is responsible for coaching and preparing student athletes for competitive dance events at the high school level. This role involves choreographing routines, teaching dance techniques, and fostering an environment that encourages artistic expression, discipline, teamwork, and physical fitness.

Essential Duties:

1. Choreograph Competitive Routines: Design innovative and competitive dance routines in various styles to showcase the team’s talent and maximize scoring potential at competitions.
2. Increase Participation: Hold tryouts and meetings to scout for talent within our student body, encouraging students to audition for the team.
3. Skill Assessment and Development: Evaluate the abilities of dancers to assign positions and roles within routines; focus on individual dancer development as well as overall team performance.
4. Organize Practice Schedule: Develop and implement a regular practice schedule, balancing team rehearsals, individual feedback sessions, and conditioning workouts.
5. Facility Scheduling: Work with the athletics director to secure practice and performance spaces that meet the team’s requirements.
6. Technical Training and Safety: Teach and reinforce dance techniques, ensuring that all movements are performed safely and effectively; prioritize dancer health and injury prevention.
7. Monitor Academic Performance: Ensure that team members meet academic eligibility requirements for participation in competitive events.
8. Event Preparation: Prepare dancers for competitions by simulating competition environments, focusing on performance quality, and addressing stage presence and expression.
9. Behavior Standards and Supervision: Establish clear standards for behavior to maintain team discipline and cohesion; supervise students during practices, competitions, and team events to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
10. Parental Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with parents or guardians about their children’s participation, progress, and achievements.
11. Compliance with Regulations: Ensure adherence to all MSHSL regulations and national competition rules.
12. Represent the Team: Serve as the primary spokesperson for the dance team in interactions with the media, school officials, and the community.
13. Equipment and Costume Management: Oversee the selection, maintenance, and inventory of costumes, props, and sound equipment.
14. Award and Recognition: Collaborate with the athletic director to establish criteria for team awards and recognize individual and team achievements.
15. Participate in Special Events: Organize and participate in events such as dance camps, workshops, showcases, and fundraising activities.

Other Duties:

1. Professional Development: Attend workshops, seminars, and courses to stay current with dance trends, coaching techniques, and safety protocols.
2. Perform related duties as assigned by school administration, focusing on contributing to the school’s overall extracurricular program.

Job Specifications:

• Experience: Proven experience as a competitive dance coach or choreographer, with a strong background in dance techniques and performance coaching.
• Knowledge and Skills: Deep understanding of coaching, choreography, and the competitive dance landscape. Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop student athletes.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Other Requirements: Must pass district background check.

Responsible To:
Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Athletics

Compensation:
According to contractual agreement.

In District 196, the sky’s the limit for students and employees. That’s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, “Triple-A” approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.
 
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.
 
District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for lifelong learners of all ages.
 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
 
The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 – shelly.monson@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 – Michael.Bolsoni@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).