Dance Coach

id='p4927_'>Dance Coach JobID: 4927

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Pom Pon

Date Posted:

6/17/2026

Location:

Harold L. Richards High School

Date Available:

Immediately

Closing Date:

When Position is Filled

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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.