What are the responsibilities and job description for the North Haven High School - Assistant Cheerleading Coach position at North Haven High School?
North Haven High School is seeking an Assistant Coach for its Cheerleading Program. The responsibilities for this job include, but are not limited to:
- Work and communicate with the North Haven Athletic Department, including the athletic director, administrative assistant and head coach of the cheerleading program in all necessary capacities
- Supervise student-athletes at all times, including all practices, games and competitions
- Supervise student-athletes during transportation to and from “away” games and competitions
- Assist head coach in the coaching of the Varsity Competition Team
- Coordinate and coach the JV Team
- Assist head coach with the coaching of the Spirit Team that cheers at football, boys’ basketball and girls’ basketball games
- Assist head coach with the coaching of the Unified Cheerleading Team
- Assist head coach in scheduling, organizing, preparing and implementing practice sessions on a regular basis to develop the student-athletes’ greatest potential
- Demonstrate positive characteristics and serve as a role model for student-athletes
- Assume all duties assigned by the head coach
- Assist head coach in maintaining accurate inventory/record of equipment and uniforms and assist in submitting an itemized report at the end of each season to the athletic director
- Assist head coach in being responsible for constant care of equipment and facilities
- Assist head coach in communicating effectively with parents as it relates to student-athletes, which includes having a preseason meeting
The successful candidate must possess, or be working towards a Connecticut Coaching Certification (must be in place before the season begins); be CPR, AED and First Aid certified before the first practice; have previous coaching and/or playing experience with the sport. Compensation will follow North Haven’s coach’s stipend scale.
Any questions can be directed to Steve Blumenthal, Athletic Director of North Haven Public Schools at blumenthal.steven@northhavenschools.org.
