Assistant Dance and Cheer Coach

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools. Position Summary / Job Goals: The Assistant Dance/Cheer Coach supports the Department of Athletics by providing instruction, supervision, and performance preparation for middle school and high school dance and cheer teams. This position requires consistent availability before and after school, as well as attendance at practices, games, competitions, events, and overnight travel as required. The role focuses primarily on the middle school team, with ongoing support provided to the high school program. The Assistant Coach is expected to demonstrate professionalism, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to student‑athlete development in alignment with The Village School and Nord Anglia Education values. Qualifications / Training: Bachelor’s degree required Willingness and ability to work before school, after school, evenings, weekends, and during school breaks as required by the athletic schedule Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Willingness to complete required child protection and safeguarding training Compliance with background check and employment eligibility requirements Experience / Knowledge: Two or more years of experience training dance and/or cheer teams in a school, athletic, studio, or gym environment Strong knowledge of dance and cheer technique, including warm‑ups, turns, jumps, motion technique, leg extensions, foot articulation, and complementary lifts Experience choreographing competition routines at the middle school beginner/intermediate level (pom, jazz, or hip hop) Proficiency with basic computer software Basic graphic design skills, including the ability to create flyers and programs using design software Attributes: High levels of personal integrity and professionalism Positive, energetic, and motivating presence Strong organizational and time‑management skills with attention to detail Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in fast‑paced, changing environment Calm and effective under pressureSelf‑motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Commitment to continuous improvement Reports to / Evaluated by: Director of Athletics Major Responsibilities and Duties: Provide consistent before‑school and after‑school coaching and supervision for dance and cheer practices Assist in all aspects of training and preparation for cheer and dance teams Provide primary coaching support for the middle school team and support the high school team as needed Clean, drill, and refine dance and cheer performance routines Demonstrate and articulate proper dance and cheer techniques during practices Maintain appropriate pace and tempo during practices to ensure training effectiveness Foster a positive, motivating environment for student‑athletes Attend all middle school games, middle school competitions, and all middle school/high school events Attend overnight competitions as required Choreograph up to two middle school competition routines at beginner/intermediate level Maintain a safe and well‑kept practice and performance facility Communicate effectively with athletic department staff, coaches, managers, and mascots Ensure managers and mascots receive weekly goals and expectations Assist with creating flyers, programs, and related materials using basic design tools Perform other duties as assigned in support of the athletic program Village Believes that Effective Employees are: Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance Strategic - Leads opportunities and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nord-Anglia-Education