Dance Coach; Sideline Season

Overview

Head Dance Coach (Sideline Season)

Position:
Head Dance Coach (Sideline)

Reports To:

Athletic Director

Stipend Category: VI (Pom Pons
- Football; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Summary and

Purpose:

Support student-athlete development in dance and assisting the Eisenhower Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

• Teach 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 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.

• Available to work in the off-season
• Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets
• Participate in local community events such as parades
• Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.
• Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE, IHSA, and adhere to all training expectations.

• Previous high school dance coaching experience preferred

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.