About this role
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 [email protected].