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Job Posting: Varsity Head Dance Team Coach

2022 Spring Athletic Season
Varsity Head Dance Team Coach

Notre Dame Academy is looking for a Varsity Head Dance Coach.

  • Qualified candidates must have a minimum 3-5 years of coaching experience at the college or Varsity High School level
  • Or minimum of 5-7 years Junior Varsity or Middle School head coaching experience.
  • Head Varsity Coaching Experience preferred.
  • An ideal candidate will focus on Team, Athlete and future development

Team Development

  • Coordinate, direct and lead the development and promotion of the Dance Program
  • Bring enthusiasm; show a vision to the sport and the ability to motivate athletes
  • Carefully organize and facilitate practices with precise goals to improve
  • Understand the administrative duties involved with the head coaching position
  •  Administrative tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director
  • Understand the rules and regulations of the WACPC
  • Design, organize and establish summer programs
  • This person must have strong organizational and communication skills to cultivate a program within and outside the Notre Dame community

Athlete Development

  • Assess skills and effectively communicate strengths and areas of improvement
  • Organize and schedule practice sessions
  • Organize and direct individual and small group practices activities/exercises
  • Determine performances based on the team’s capabilities
  • Teach the proper techniques of dance and improve the athlete skill set
  • Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents
  • Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
  • Model good sportsmanship and teach good sportsmanship behavior towards the opposing team, fans, parents, and officials

Key Competencies Desired

  • A candidate must follow the mission and core values of Notre Dame Academy as it relates to Faith, Respect, Learning, Responsibility, Service and Trustworthiness.
  • Ability to integrate a Catholic-centered approach to athletics/competition as it aligns with the NDA core values
  • Visionary leadership
  • Proven ability to inspire and build relationships with fellow coaches on the NDA athletic staff and within the conference
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ensure proper supply, distribution, collection, cleaning, repair and storage of uniforms and Dance equipment.
  • Represent Notre Dame Academy at all Dance meetings and WACPC state association meetings
  • Proven record of hiring and developing assistant coaches
  • Positively engage with the Athletic Director and project a positive image of the school
  • Strong communicator with not only athletes and parents but with the Administration and Athletic Department staff
  • Ability to systemize communication, process, culture for others to follow within the program
  • Proven ability to motivate and engage parent volunteers
  • Be able to effectively and quickly be able to make decisions under pressure
  • Finally, candidates must complete necessary criminal background and Virtus Training prior to the start of their season

Interested candidates should send resume and cover to athletics@notredameacademy.com


Position open until filled