Assistant Middle School Cheer Coach

Cheering For: Football, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball

Position Summary:

The assistant high school cheerleading coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with coaching student athletes in competitive cheerleading techniques to prepare them for events or competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets.

Assists the head coach with organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.

Assesses skills and assigns team positions.

Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team
development.

Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and
techniques of the sport.

Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.

Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.

Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.

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

Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.

Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Qualifications:

Experience as a competitive cheerleader at the high school or college level is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate effective coaching techniques and skills, thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Supervision Received : This position is directly supervised by the Head Coach.

Application Procedures
Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.