Dance Team Assistant Coach

Reports to: Head Coach and Athletic Director/High School Administration

Work Days: Per Season

Stipend: Schedule #6 During Basketball Season/#7 During Football SeasonStipend Schedule Range: Extra Pay Schedule #6 during Basketball Season (Stipend Range: $3355-$5033) and #7 during Football Season (Stipend Range: $2483-$3724). Total Stipend Range for both seasons: $5838-$8757 (Schedule #6 + Schedule #7. Placement on stipend schedule based on experience.)

Job Summary: To support the dance program by assisting the head coach. To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Qualifications: Applicants should be ISBE, ASEP, or NFHS Certified or have the willingness to receive certifications. Has the ability to follow direction and theory provided by the head coach at the High School Level. Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport. The assistant coach must have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, be open to new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Supervises: Students during home and away games, during travel and in activities of conditioning, practice and play GeneralThe success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, and risk injury factor. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities: Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Mascoutah Community Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program. Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff. Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

Staff Responsibilities: Follows the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques taught by staff. Attends clinics according to local clinic policy. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation. Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the head coach/athletic director/principal.

Student Responsibilities: Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.