Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach- Basketball

Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach- Basketball

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three years successful experience as a head coach of cheerleading at a college or high school, or at least 5 years of successful experience as an assistant cheerleading coach at a college or high school preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in dance and choreography.
• Evidence of having participated in a cheering program in high school, college or any other higher level of education.
• Successful completion of the “Safety in Cheering Course” provided by the National Cheerleading Coach’s Association.
• CPR and First Aid Instructor experience desired.
• Successful completion of the MIAA coach’s course.

SKILLS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor academic climate of all players; check grades and credits regarding eligibility and quarterly progress during the school year.
• Maintain discipline among teammates.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct for coaches established by the Lynn School Committee.
• Responsible for collecting all physical forms and permission slips prior to try outs.
• Responsible for submitting practice schedules, such as time and objectives, prior to start of season.
• Attend clinics, conferences and other meetings on a state and league level. Participate in the Greater Boston League. 
• Stay informed about changes in rules and regulations in MIAA and GBL.
• Complete periodic inventory of all usable equipment.
• Administer injury claim forms and follow-up on progress of all injured athletes and inform athletic director of any and all injuries.
• Responsible for school facilities during practice time. Check all areas after everyone else has left the premises.  
• Practice time to be determined and monitored by the athletic director. This also includes any competitions.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed necessary by the athletic director including all purchases prior to, during and at the end of the season.

REPORTS TO:     Principal/Athletic Director

JOB GOAL:        To advise and lead the cheerleaders so that they function as effectively as possible to instill

                         School spirit at athletic events.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment. 

Non-Discrimination Policy  

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable.  Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

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