What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Varsity Head Cheerleading Coach position at School District of Lancaster and Careers?
JOB
JOB GOAL: To organize, administer, facilitate and maintain a successful athletic program in the School District of Lancaster
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Adhere to paperwork deadlines – eligibility lists, team roster, transportation schedules, inventory sheets, equipment order forms, assistant coaches’ evaluations, and various other paperwork required by the SDoL, LL League, and PIAAAttend yearly PIAA rules interpretation meetingPossess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules for the appropriate sportAttend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the athletic directorDelegate duties to coaching staffAdhere to attendance, eligibility and discipline policiesCollect and inventory equipmentMeet with entire coaching staff, including middle school and McCaskey East coaches, a minimum of twice yearly (prior to the season and at the conclusion of the season)Provide opportunities for the middle school and McCaskey East coaches to assist in practices at the beginning of the varsity seasonCreate positive relationships with community organizations and assist in building youth programs which develop fundamental skills and expose young athletes to their sportProvide input for youth programs that serve as feeder programs for the SDoLActively recruit students at McCaskey, McCaskey East, and alternative schoolsMaintain student participation during the seasonProvide team building activities throughout the yearEnsure that all coaches are positive role models for studentsSupervise coaches as they perform delegated dutiesConduct thorough evaluations (written and discussed) of varsity assistant/JV coaches at the end of the seasonParticipate in the middle school and McCaskey East head coach evaluationsPrepare season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery)Prepare and communicate a written practice plan for each practiceCreate daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plansProvide time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriateModel respect toward athletes, official, opposing team and spectatorsTeach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials and spectatorsProvide written communication to athletes and parents which define standards of behaviorAdminister consistent, fair and firm disciplineWork in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staffDevelop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staffProvide year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leaguesCoordinate with the strength and conditioning coach to provide in-season and out-of-season training opportunitiesPromote athletes to collegiate programsFacilitate active and productive booster club and/or parent organizationOrganize and provide in-service, clinic and conference opportunities for middle school, McCaskey East, and McCaskey coachesOther duties as assigned by supervisor MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Work with athletes and parents to assist with the selection of the appropriate post-secondary institutionCommunicate NCAA eligibility requirements to athletes and parentsVisit McCaskey East and middle school teams during the seasonFacilitate the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REPORTS TO: Athletic DirectorTERMS OF CONTRACT: Hours indicated in SDoL/LEA Contract EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated per the Athletic Handbook
JOB GOAL: To organize, administer, facilitate and maintain a successful athletic program in the School District of Lancaster
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Adhere to paperwork deadlines – eligibility lists, team roster, transportation schedules, inventory sheets, equipment order forms, assistant coaches’ evaluations, and various other paperwork required by the SDoL, LL League, and PIAAAttend yearly PIAA rules interpretation meetingPossess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules for the appropriate sportAttend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the athletic directorDelegate duties to coaching staffAdhere to attendance, eligibility and discipline policiesCollect and inventory equipmentMeet with entire coaching staff, including middle school and McCaskey East coaches, a minimum of twice yearly (prior to the season and at the conclusion of the season)Provide opportunities for the middle school and McCaskey East coaches to assist in practices at the beginning of the varsity seasonCreate positive relationships with community organizations and assist in building youth programs which develop fundamental skills and expose young athletes to their sportProvide input for youth programs that serve as feeder programs for the SDoLActively recruit students at McCaskey, McCaskey East, and alternative schoolsMaintain student participation during the seasonProvide team building activities throughout the yearEnsure that all coaches are positive role models for studentsSupervise coaches as they perform delegated dutiesConduct thorough evaluations (written and discussed) of varsity assistant/JV coaches at the end of the seasonParticipate in the middle school and McCaskey East head coach evaluationsPrepare season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery)Prepare and communicate a written practice plan for each practiceCreate daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plansProvide time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriateModel respect toward athletes, official, opposing team and spectatorsTeach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials and spectatorsProvide written communication to athletes and parents which define standards of behaviorAdminister consistent, fair and firm disciplineWork in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staffDevelop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staffProvide year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leaguesCoordinate with the strength and conditioning coach to provide in-season and out-of-season training opportunitiesPromote athletes to collegiate programsFacilitate active and productive booster club and/or parent organizationOrganize and provide in-service, clinic and conference opportunities for middle school, McCaskey East, and McCaskey coachesOther duties as assigned by supervisor MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Work with athletes and parents to assist with the selection of the appropriate post-secondary institutionCommunicate NCAA eligibility requirements to athletes and parentsVisit McCaskey East and middle school teams during the seasonFacilitate the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REPORTS TO: Athletic DirectorTERMS OF CONTRACT: Hours indicated in SDoL/LEA Contract EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated per the Athletic Handbook