Dance Team Advisor, Job 26-3030 KA

Kamiak High School is seeking an experienced dance team coach to lead and train the team for performances in its upcoming 2026-2027 season. This is a part-time position requiring primarily two to three weekday afternoon rehearsals from September through early February and then ongoing work with recruitment try-outs and new member practices February through June with a one plus week intensive practice period in the summer. The team will perform at several home Football and Varsity Basketball games and possibly participate in pep assemblies.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of dance and dance routines ability to work effectively with students ability and willingness to meet all of the required coaching standards (first aid CPR AED etc.) willingness to coordinate school and public appearances. Previous dance experience as a participant or coach.

Stipends are contingent upon theMukilteo School District approving extra-curricular activities during the 26-27 school year.

JOB TITLE: Dance Coach/Advisor

CLASSIFICATION: Co-Curricular-MECU

REPORTS TO: Principal/Activities Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

The dance coach is responsible for creating and overseeing the teaching of choreography to the dancers so that they can perform at home athletic events as well as other appropriate events should the team be invited. The coach will oversee instruction guide and enable the dancers to perform to the best of their abilities while ensuring a positive professional and team-spirited learning environment.

DANCE COACH RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Understand communicate and assist in ensuring dancer conformance with the Mukilteo SD Athletic/Activities contract.
• Conduct and supervise dance auditions for the upcoming season. Evaluate and select team members during team auditions (Auditions completed this June).
• Oversee choreography of a minimum of 4-6 routines ensuring music and choreography is appropriate for an educational/family setting.
• Highlight dancers unique qualities while continuing to instruct all members to improve everyones technique and abilities.
• Organize prepare for and lead productive practice sessions in a positive inspiring environment that promotes self-esteem teamwork and pride in the Dance Team.
• Prepare the team for performances at football games basketball games pep assemblies and may participate in some school or community events as well.
• Make recommendations for necessary apparel items that are needed for competitions and/or dance performances within budgetary constraints. All recommendations are to be approved by the Activities Assistant Principal.
• Work with Activities Assistant Principal on any team issues concerns communications or needs required to meet team objectives.
• Communicate regularly with the Activities Assistant Principal.
• Communicate regularly with dancers regarding scheduling for games and practices and uniforms hair and makeup styles for performances.
• In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities listed above seeks a Coach with exceptional communication time management and organizational skills and the enthusiasm and commitment to support the dancers in their development and love of dance.
• Implement and comply with WIAA regulations and District and Building policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified.
• Maintain current knowledge of sport techniques/issues coaching certification and training requirements.
• Attend meetings clinics and workshops.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

• Knowledge of the specific sport its rules required skills and abilities coaching techniques game strategy and student development.
• Skill and ability to develop and instruct student athletes and to apply effective game strategy.
• Skill and ability to motivate students and to impart sportsmanship teamwork and self-esteem.
• Skill and ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituents.
• Skill and ability to develop teamwork and collaboration of various stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain trust and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to develop professional and positive relationships with others.
• Skill and ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
• Skills and abilities in organization efficiency time management budgeting and record keeping.
• Skills and abilities of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be 21 years of age per WIAA regulations.

Education:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Formal training in the specific sport as per WIAA requirements including current CPR/first aid card.
• College degree preferred.

Experience:

• Student cultural and economic diversity experience preferred.
• Three years of successful experience as a head or varsity coach at the high school level college level or professional level or other comparable experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Dance Coach

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX CoordinatorRobert Gallagher ) Section 504 CoordinatorBecca Anderson ) and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker ). Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen Director ). Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett WA 98204.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority