Medford SD 549C Job Description

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Job Title: Head Cheerleading Coach-High School

Classification: Extra Comp

Supervisor: Building Principal

Days: 190

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head Cheerleading Coach shall be a person who teaches and supervises students outside the regularly scheduled class time. They will work with other students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to promote a successful and adequate school-life experience for young people under their charge. This assignment may require work beyond the regular school year.

The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for the comprehensive Cheer Program at their high school and supervises Assistant Cheerleading Coaches at that school.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible to the building principal.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with the cheer squad regularly for practice, planning pep assemblies, and coordinating all weekly activities. 
• Attends all athletic events as directed by the building principal.
• Coordinates the cheering section and half-time entertainment as they affect the squad. 
• Travels with the squad to all out-of-town games as the building principal requires. 
• Makes transportation arrangements as necessary. 
• Composes and submits all bulletins for daily announcements about cheer activities. 
• Attends all pep assemblies. 
• Handles all cheerleading finances. 
• Arranges all travel accommodations. 
• Writes all travel bulletins. 
• Arranges assembly times with the Activity Director. 
• Organizes and works with all cheerleaders during homecoming week. 
• Organizes and conducts selections for next year's squad in the spring and/or the fall. 
• Arranges the squad's training camp. 
• Coordinates and is present at all fund-raising activities. 
• Approves and assist with ordering and designing all uniforms. 
• If responsible for inventories and uniform maintenance. 
• Revises the handbook. 
• Meets with parents to discuss expectations and responsibilities of being a cheerleading squad member.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: An individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Guidance and counseling with children and adults.
• Community resources and agencies.
• Current techniques and procedures.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Ability to handle details of the assignment. 

Attitudes:

• Interest and enthusiasm for the assignment.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a cheerleading coach is desirable.

Training:

• Valid teaching certificate preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.