Head Coach - Dance (Battle High School), 2025-26 presso Columbia

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

The Columbia Public School District is seeking a Head Coach for Dance at Battle High School.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Head Coach Dance is responsible for:

• Maintaining the Dance program at Battle High School
• Maintaining positive communication with patrons and parents of athletes and potential athletes.
• Coordinating off-season camps and conditioning programs.
• Encouraging good sportsmanship and enthusiasm for sport.
• Collaborating with other coaches to ensure a comprehensive approach to athletes.
• Ensuring compliance with MSHSAA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:        Building Athletic Director

Supervises:        N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

If hired, must successfully complete MSHSAA minimum requirements including First Aid & CPR/AED training course, Concussion in Sports training course, sport specific online rules review and test, Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention training course, and Heat Illness Prevention training course.

Preferred: Missouri teaching certificate; Prior teaching/coaching experience.

An ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

4.1.2 Activity Director/Coach Levels and Minimum Requirements:

4. Director/Head Coach – Minimum Requirements: As per By-Law 4.1.1.a, each interscholastic activity team/group must have a head director/coach who meets the following requirements and who, then, may fill the duties and obligations of a head director/coach for the activity team/group, both under the by-laws and per the activity rules. [*=One-Time Requirement]
5. General Requirements for All Activities Directors/Head Coaches:

(a) Board of Education or Board of Governance approval prior to activity related contact.

(b) Background Check including Sex-Offender’s Registry Clearance prior to activity related contact.

(c) Successful completion of the MSHSAA Activity-Specific Online Rules Review and Test prior to approval.

(d) Successful completion of a Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention training prior to approval and renewed every two years.

(e) Successful completion of a Concussion Course, and review of current concussion information yearly.

(f) Successful completion of a First Aid/CPR/AED course prior to coaching and renewed every two years.

5. Spirit (Sideline Cheer and Dance Teams):

(a) A valid Professional Teacher’s Certificate approved by the State Department of Education OR has completed and passed the online NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course prior to coaching. *

(b) Successful completion of a course in Heat Illness Prevention/Recognition, which must be renewed every two years.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Complete forms and write reports; Present information effectively and respond to questions.

Computation: Perform basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing; Apply concepts, such as, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. 

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students. 

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify the needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods; accordingly, establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, administrators, and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Technology: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; Use district software for finding student information; Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district. 

Physical Demands: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around a classroom, gymnasium, and playing field; Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position: Requires frequent evening and/or weekend work related to practice and competition; Evenings and/or weekends travel to accompany students to games and meets.

Sensory Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. The individual will be required to work outdoors.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer