About this role
BASIC FUNCTION: Coach in various secondary school cheer programs; Supervising, conditioning and coaching the various skills in cheerleading and conducting try-outs. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the cheer program.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Fundamentals of the cheer program.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a cheerleading program. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a criminal records check, AIDS awareness training, current certification in first aid and CPR. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the Supervisor/Principal/ Superintendent.