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Assistant Drill/Dance Coach

Ames Community School District

Ames, IA, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace. We are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you'll enjoy competitive pay. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. We offer modern, well-equipped facilities, newly built and thoughtfully renovated, to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role.  Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you're surrounded by a community that champions your success.

Ames High School is seeking an Assistant Drill/Dance Coach for the 2026-27 school year. This program has seen an increase in student participation, and we are looking for a passionate supporter to add to our programming.

Summary

Under the direction of the Head Coach and the Athletic Director, the Assistant Coach supports 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 Assistant Coach must support instruction and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Assistants the Head Coach in the operation of the athletic program.

• Instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

• Follows state, regional, and District regulations governing the athletic program.

• Provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.

• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

• Participates in special events to include banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.

• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

• Maintains forms and equipment inventory as assigned by the Head Coach.

• Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.

• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• State of Iowa coaching endorsement preferred

• Concussion certification

• Rules certification for specific sport

The successful candidate will exhibit:

• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program.

• Knowledge of rules and regulations.

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

• Coaching and/or leadership experience.

• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through instructions and actions.

Compensation: $2,869 stipend

Choosing the Ames Community School District isn't just about a job. It's about becoming part of a vibrant and close-knit community, nestled in the heart of Iowa. With its small-town charm and big-city amenities, Ames offers a unique blend of contentment and excitement. As a college town, opportunities to engage and get involved abound, whether it's through cultural events, educational pursuits, or community initiatives. At Ames, you're not just joining a workplace; you're becoming a valued member of a community driven by collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. Come be a part of Ames, where both your professional and personal aspirations can thrive.

Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1738

Ames CSD is an E-Verify employer. The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer.

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Ames, IA, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-09-14

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Opportunity and Market

Ames, IA, USA is evaluated with current IA labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The Census API city profile could not be acquired in this run; the report uses current state labor-market observations and labels their scope explicitly. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective July 2026; retrieved 2026-09-14.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective July 2026; retrieved 2026-09-14.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective July 2026; retrieved 2026-09-14.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-09-14; retrieved 2026-09-14.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-09-14; retrieved 2026-09-14.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-09-14; retrieved 2026-09-14.