JV/Assistant Cheerleading Coach

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position Title: Assistant Coach/Junior Varsity Coach/Freshman or Development Coach (AHS Athletics)

Job Goal: Acts in accordance with the Athletic Department of Avon High School to provide each participating student-athlete a positive, rewarding, and safe experience as a participant in interscholastic athletics.

Qualifications:

• Possesses or is eligible for a Connecticut Coaching Permit issued through the CT State Department of Education.
• Current First Aid and CPR or eligibility to earn certification.

Reports to: AHS Athletic Coordinator and AHS Principal

Evaluator: AHS Athletic Coordinator and AHS Principal

Compensation: In accordance with the Agreement between the Avon Board of Education and Avon Educators Association (AEA)

Work Year: Annual appointment. Season as defined by schedule set forth by the AHS Athletic Coordinator in accordance with CIAC season limitation and policies.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved under the guidance and direction of the Head Coach/Varsity Coach..
• Plans and schedules with the Athletic Coordinator and Head Coach/Varsity Coach and regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).
• Works closely with the Athletic Coordinator and the Head Coach/Varsity Coach in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, insurance records, accident reports and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• In accordance with the Head Coach/Varsity Coach establishes written rules and regulations in consultation with the athletic coordinator and/or principal, for distribution to all team members and parent/guardians prior to the start of the season. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.
• Conforms to the rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual and/or athletic department handbook.
• Perform such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the athletic coordinator and/or principal.
• Follow all applicable state laws and CIAC regulations related to concussion and sports injury

Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential to this position, the individual must meet and interact with members of the faculty, the leadership team, Board of Education and the community at large. The level of physical activity as required by the description above is light to moderate.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.