Varsity Cheerleading 1st Assistant Coach

Varsity Cheerleading 1st Assistant Coach


Stipend: $3,477.00

All clearances (Federal, state, child abuse) must be updated to within a year of the date of employment. EOE.

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the details related to the successful operation of the cheerleading program in accordance with local, PIAA and national standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Inform each student on school policy, activity eligibility, and team rules.
Establish tryouts and select squads in accordance with a master plan of selection.
Instruct participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in cheerleading.
Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season.
Inform each student on school policy, activity eligibility, and team rules.
Complete an accurate inventory of equipment, uniforms and supplies used.
Oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area where cheerleaders practice or perform.
Establish physical conditioning program to prevent injuries.
Attend all the events in season in which students are performing and representing the school or provide a qualified substitute.
Coordinate transportation and supervision for away events.
Maintain necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
Maintain student discipline in accordance with the student Code of Conduct.
Maintain two-way communications with parents of participants as needed.
Prepare and submit end-of-year summary to the athletic director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises cheerleaders and coordinates program volunteer efforts.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience preferred in physical education, cheerleading/dance, first-aid, and CPR/sports medicine. Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
The employee must respect students and families rights to privacy and agree not to publicly share in a negative manner details of a student’s academic or athletic abilities or performance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, their parents or employees of the district. Ability to communicate in a positive way with members of the media.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to guide appropriate record keeping of student accounts related to program.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Basic computer skills in word processing and database are helpful.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense, understanding and conflict resolution skills

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop kneel reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job. Moderate lifting of equipment or athletic gear weighing between 10-30 pounds may be necessary.

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation and a quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sporting event. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate to loud.


The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) And is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.