Wrestling Cheer Coach

Treynor Community School District

Job Title: CHEER COACH 

Reports to: Activities Director

Status:                 Annual contract

Job Summary:  The coach motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport of cheerleading and is responsible for coaching them in techniques that prepares them for sports events and competition.

Essential Functions: 

1. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages student athletes to participate.
2. Follows an established protocol in the recruitment, selection, and support of cheerleaders.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and provides appropriate supervision during practices, events, and competitions.
4. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
5. Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
6. Observes and critiques cheerleaders during practices, events, and competitions to determine the needs for individual and team improvement.
7. Follows established procedures in the event of an emergency.
8. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct toward cheerleaders, officials, other athletes, and spectators.
9. Follows established procedure for the procurement and maintenance of cheerleading supplies and uniforms.
10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
11. Participates in special activities to include parent meetings, banquets, and rallies.
12. Celebrates accomplishments and growth of each student and the team in their scheduled events.
13. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.
14. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
15. Other duties as assigned.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

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

1. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds or more of force as   frequently as needed to move objects.
2. Ability to sit or stand in one position for a prolonged period of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics 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. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Annually reviewed.  Salary established by the Board.