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Ogden Community Schools

Head Golf Coach

Ogden, IA · On-site

Promote the academic, personal, and athletic development of student-athletes. * Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, administration, and assistant coaches. * Manage equipment, uniforms ...

Elon University

Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Elon, IA · On-site

The Assistant Coach guides and mentors student-athletes throughout the academic year. Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic coach in Iowa is $39,322.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,500.00 and $46,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an academic coach?

An Academic Coach is an education professional who works with students to develop effective study habits, time management skills, and strategies for academic success. Unlike tutors who focus on specific subject matter, academic coaches help students set goals, overcome obstacles, and build confidence in their learning abilities. They often work in schools, colleges, or private practice, supporting students with personalized plans to improve organization, motivation, and overall academic performance.

What is the difference between Academic Coach vs Academic Tutor?

AspectAcademic CoachAcademic Tutor
CredentialsOften requires a bachelor's degree; certifications in coaching or education are a plusTypically requires a bachelor's degree; teaching credentials or subject-specific certifications are common
Work EnvironmentOne-on-one coaching sessions, often in schools, colleges, or onlineFocused on tutoring sessions, usually in academic centers, schools, or online
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by schools, educational organizations, and private coaching servicesCommonly employed by tutoring centers, schools, and online tutoring platforms

While both Academic Coaches and Academic Tutors support students' educational success, Academic Coaches focus on goal-setting, motivation, and skill development, often working on broader academic strategies. Academic Tutors primarily provide subject-specific instruction and homework help. Understanding these differences can help students and parents choose the right support for their needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an academic coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Academic Coach, you need expertise in education or counseling, strong knowledge of learning strategies, and often a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with educational technology platforms, learning management systems, and assessment tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, motivational abilities, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills are essential for supporting student growth, fostering academic success, and creating personalized learning plans.

What are some common challenges academic coaches face when supporting students, and how are these typically addressed?

Academic Coaches often encounter challenges such as students struggling with time management, motivation, or adapting to new learning environments. To address these, coaches employ individualized strategies like goal setting, study skill workshops, and regular check-ins to monitor progress. Collaboration with faculty and other support services is also common, ensuring a holistic approach to student success. Coaches are trained to foster a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere, empowering students to overcome obstacles and achieve their academic goals.

What does an academic coach do?

An academic coach helps guide high school and college students to achieve academic success. Their duties are to help students cultivate strong study skills, prepare for exams, and complete college admissions requirements. An academic coach also assists students as they organize their academic schedules and fill out online job applications. Other responsibilities students develop life skills and connecting them with valuable resources. Qualifications for an academic coach include a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Many people in this career choose to pursue certification from the National Tutoring Association.

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Infographic showing various Academic Coach job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, 47% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,322 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Dance Team Coach

Louisa-Muscatine Community School District

Letts, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor
Date Posted:
6/6/2026
Location:
Louisa-Muscatine JH/HS
Date Available:
08/15/2026
Closing Date:
08/29/2026
Louisa-Muscatine Athletics is seeking a Dance Team Coach for the 2026-2027 school year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Under the direction of the Activities Director, an Athletic Head Coach instructs and works with athletes to prepare them for competition. The dance coach leads, trains, and mentors a school's dance team. Responsibilities include choreographing routines, running practices, coordinating performances for sporting events and competitions, and ensuring safety. They are also responsible for fostering teamwork, maintaining academic/behavioral standards, and handling team administration. They focus on developing technique, performance quality, and physical fitness while serving as positive mentors and leaders. Coaches are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sport and must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
  2. Previous dance experience/coaching is desirable. Knowledge and background in dance is preferred.
  3. CPR/First Aid certification, concussion training, Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter and completion of state or district-mandated background checks will be required.

SKILLS:
  1. Human relations skills are essential.
  2. Good attendance is essential.
  3. Knowledge of overall operation of an athletic program.
  4. If not a certificated teacher, a current state coaching/activities supervision certificate is preferred.
  5. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communications.
  6. Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
  7. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents and students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Choreography & Instruction: Design, choreograph, and teach engaging routines tailored to the skill level of your dancers.
  2. Practice Management: Develop and lead training sessions focused on warm-ups, drills, technique, and skill-building exercises.
  3. Team Leadership: Mentor student-athletes, encouraging both their physical growth and personal development. Establish and enforce team rules, discipline, and codes of conduct. Foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating team environment that builds discipline, coordination, and self-confidence.
  4. Event Coordination: Plan and oversee the team's performance schedule, including sideline routines at football/basketball games, pep rallies, and local or state competitions. Prepare dancers for competitions, recitals, and showcases.
  5. Administrative Tasks: Manage team budgets, coordinate travel, organize fundraising, and order uniforms.
  6. Safety & Compliance: Monitor the physical safety of dancers during practices and performances. Ensure the team follows all school district policies and state athletic association guidelines.
  7. School Relations: Communicate effectively with athletic directors, school administrators, parents, and booster clubs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Human relations skills are essential.
  2. Good attendance is essential.

REPORTS TO: Activities Director, Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their athletic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the activities director and building principal.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:
The following standards and criteria are the basis for evaluation of all Iowa teachers.
  1. ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNICATION. The coach:
    1. Communicates information regarding expectations, practices, competitions, and other events with parents, players, and administration in a timely manner.
    2. Conducts orientation programs for parents, athletes, and assistant coaches.
    3. Develops procedures and establishes open communication with parents and athletes to address any issues or concerns related to the team.

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE. The coach:
    1. Manages the ordering, inventory, repairing, and cleaning of all sport specific equipment.
    2. Works with the Activities Director in making arrangements for transportation to away games.
    3. Implements and follows all Iowa High School Athletic Association (IAHSAA) and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU), district, state and school athletic codes, rules, and philosophies.
    4. Ensures completion of yearly physical exams and existence of insurance by and for each athlete.
    5. Works with the Activities Director, Counselors, and School Office to confirm both the residential and academic eligibility of each athlete.
    6. Distributes team rosters, contest schedules and contest locations to all players, school staff and parents/guardians.
    7. Monitors athlete class attendance, behavior and academic progress.
    8. Works with the Activities Director to establish set practice times and locations.
    9. Supervises and directs activities of any assistant coaches.
    10. Ensures quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written correspondences with the media.
    11. Works with the Activities Director to determine and procure any team awards.

  1. TRAINING AND PREPARATION OF ATHLETES. The coach:
    1. Teaches sports techniques, playing rules, strategies and playing tactics.
    2. Practices with clear objectives and goals.
    3. Conditions athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility.
    4. Supervises and conducts practices and contests safely; supervises locker rooms and vehicles.
    5. Teaches sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team.
    6. Responds to player injuries with approved first aid techniques.
    7. Models appropriate behavior and sportsmanship in and out of the athletic arena.
    8. Provides coverage for absent coaches.
    9. Provides positive motivation.
    10. Disciplines players as necessary in accordance with team, school, district, league, and state rules.
    11. Selects, directs and monitors activities of any team managers.
    12. Confers with medical personnel for proper approval prior to allowing any injured player to return to athletic activity.

  1. COACHES' CODE OF ETHICS. The coach will:
    1. Exemplify the highest moral character as a role model for young people.
    2. Recognize the individual worth and reinforce the self-image of each team member.
    3. Encourage and assist team members to set personal goals to achieve their highest academic potential.
    4. Create a set of training rules for athletes which reflects the positive values of abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
    5. Strive to develop the qualities of leadership, initiative and good judgment in each team member.
    6. Communicate and interpret program goals and objectives to parents and community.
    7. Provide a safe environment for practice and competition.
    8. Respect the integrity and judgment of the game officials.
    9. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

  1. ENGAGES IN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. The coach:
    1. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
    2. Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and learning.
    3. Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
    4. Establishes and implements professional developmental plans based upon the teacher needs to the Iowa Teaching Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
    5. Provides an analysis of student learning and growth based on teacher-created tests and authentic measures as well as any standardized and district tests

  1. FULFILLS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITEIS ESTABLISHED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The coach:
    1. Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
    2. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.
    3. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
    4. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
    5. Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.

  1. Will perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Activities Director in accordance with the Iowa Department of Education guidance.

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