Assistant Dance Coach

IMMEDIATE NEED

ABOUT POLY

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.

Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.

 Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.

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The Assistant Dance Coach works under the direction of the Dance Head Coach. This applicant should be a creative motivator, have effective communication skills, and possess a positive coaching style. This person must also set expectations for the dance team while maintaining strong, healthy relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Fosters the department and school philosophy and mission statement of Polytechnic School;
• Establishes philosophy and system to teach fundamental skills and techniques to his or her staff and student-athletes;
• Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment;
• Keeps informed and implements league bylaws, rules, and regulations, as well as those of the school’s Athletic Department handbook, CIF-SS Blue Book, and National Federation Rules Book;
• Sees that lower-level head coaches, assistant coaches, and student-athletes adhere to the CIF Code of Ethics;
• Coordinates contest transportation and early departure time and/or other special arrangements as discussed with and approved by the athletic director;
• Assists in the care and upkeep of facilities and equipment;
• Maintain team web page (rosters, results, etc.);
• Attends appropriate meetings for CIF-SS, league, coaching staff, and Athletic Department;
• Helps represent the department at various events, including admission open houses, general parent meetings, banquets, etc.
• Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
• Willingness to take on other duties as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

• Previous high school coaching or equivalent;
• Bachelor's Degree;
• Driver’s license, insurance, and ability to drive school vans;
• CPR certification (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
• Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities
• Physical requirements and work environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to supervise student-athletes;
• Ability to take instructions from the head coach and execute practice plans as needed;
• Completion of CIF Coaches Principal Course, NFHS Concussion Course, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (provided by Polytechnic School Athletic Department);
• Instill the values of good character and fair play, along with acting as a positive role model.