Dance Coach - Claiborne High School

A Tennessee public high school dance coach manages all aspects of the dance team, including choreography, skill instruction, competition preparation, and tryouts while ensuring compliance with . Key duties include organizing practices and performances, managing budgets, and maintaining student safety. Coaches are often required to be certified teachers or approved non-faculty personnel.

Core Responsibilities

• Instruction & Choreography: Develop and teach routines for games, assemblies, and competitions.
• Team Management: Organize, schedule, and supervise daily practices, performances, and competitions.
• Tryouts & Selection: Conduct annual tryouts, including, evaluations, and team selection.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce school, district, and TSSAA rules, including academic eligibility and insurance.
• Budget & Logistics: Manage team budget, fundraising, and travel for events.

Tennessee Specific Requirements

• TSSAA Compliance: Must be registered with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA).
• Certification: Typically required to be a licensed teacher (minimum 100 days) or an approved non-faculty coach.
• Background Check: Must pass background checks as required by the local school district.

Required Skills

• Strong technical dance background and choreography skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and administrators.