Cheerleading Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive sports program that is designed to meet the needs and interest of the district and community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
2. Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills
3. Strong problem solving skills
4. Coaching Principles Certificate (NFHS or ASEP)
5. Sports First Aid Health & Safety for Coaches Certificate (ASEP or PREPARE)
6. Complete coaches' portion of NFHS Sportsmanship Course
7. Complete NFHS Concussion course
8. Complete NFHS Heat Acclimatization course
9. Must have an active CPR certification each year with AED Training
10. Complete NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest
11. General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
12. Knowledge of sport
13. Specific knowledge of subjects assigned
14. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

1. Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned
2. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship
3. Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes
4. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis
5. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities
6. Keep informed of and ensures compliance with all AHSAA rules
7. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
8. Work with Athletic Director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements for all athletic activities
9. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings
10. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips
11. Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices
12. Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum three to five years coaching experience
2. SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.