25-26 - East - Dance Poms Head Coach
Athletics
East High
Employment Type: Exempt
Purpose of Position: Seeking a high quality and engaging Head Dance/Poms Coach to create and provide leadership in building a high-performing Dance/Poms program. Candidates must be able to positively motivate student-athletes to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork. Successful candidates will possess a passion to work with/educate student-athletes, have a sincere interest in young people, and demonstrate a willingness to become an active contributor to the school culture, as well as be willing to work to establish a youth program to partner with the high school program.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise the Dance/Poms program coaching staff including Assistant Coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee training of the Dance/Poms program in conjunction with other coaches.
- Develop training plans for the Dance/Poms program in conjunction with other coaches.
- Assist in overseeing the running of events as needed as directed by the Athletic Director.
- Direct competition planning for other coaches.
- Attend and coach at all practices.
- Attend and coach at all events.
- Monitor program members' school and practice attendance, event participation, and academic performance (grades).
- Enforce program policies and team expectations.
- Provide student-athletes with feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior, and skills.
- Manage program budget and organize fundraising efforts for the Dance/Poms program.
- Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
- Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the Dance/Poms program.
Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications: - Knowledge of instructional techniques for Dance/Poms.
- Current certification in CPR/AED from a national certifying organization or must obtain within one month of employment.
- If no teaching license, successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching .
- Demonstrated ability to successfully coach in a diverse population.
- Ability to initiate and maintain open communication with staff, student athletes, and families.
- Competitive experience in Dance/Poms at the high school level.
- Previous coaching experience with preference for those with prior Dance/Poms coach experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to design and implement, a developmentally appropriate Dance/Poms program.
- Evidence of knowledge of eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce good sportsmanship and compliance with athletic codes from members of the East Dance/Poms program.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise athletic teams with respect to schedules, equipment, student eligibility, and safety.
- Preferred: Valid teaching license
- Preferred: College Dance/Poms coaching experience
- Preferred: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement Dance/Poms systems in a high school setting
Length of Work: WIAA 2025-26 Fall/Winter Sports Season
Working Conditions: Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.