Head High School Cheer Coach

Position: Head High School Cheer Coach
Reports to: Director of Sports, Recreation and Physical Education or Designee, Athletic Manager or
Designee and Building Principal or Designee
Employment Status: Extra Duty Supplemental Position (scale 06)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Payment: Stipend will be paid in accordance with established Ohio High School Association
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NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising the High School Cheerleading program in total; game contests, scrimmages, practices (when applicable)
• Assists in administering the High School Cheerleading program in an efficient and professional manner
• Collaborate with community partners in the development of a comprehensive K-12 youth program
• Monitors and supports academic needs of individual students
• Clearly communicate with coaches/families regarding practice times, site, etc.
• Communicate with parents as necessary regarding athletics and athletic issues
• Ensure beginning of season meeting is scheduled with parents
• Provide necessary paperwork for student athletes (physicals, concussion, emergency medical, travel releases, etc.) and ensure that all forms are collected and maintained appropriately
• Communicate with administration any issues with coaches and student athletes that should come to their attention
• Ensure that OHSAA rules and guidelines are followed; Ensure all student athletes are eligible per OHSAA guidelines
• Ensure safety of students
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Observe ethics of the coaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student grades
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model for students
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports, Recreation and Physical Education, Athletic Manager and Building Principal

Qualifications:

• Have previous knowledge in the field of cheer
• Is knowledgeable of OHSAA and CCSD guidelines and regulations
• Is knowledgeable in game administration, scheduling, securing officials, etc.
• Able to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
• Able to work with administrators, coaches, officials, parents and student athletes in a positive manner
• State of Ohio Pupil Activity Permit
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment

Equipment Operated:

• Athletic Equipment
• Technology appropriate for assignment

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional requirement to travel daily and overnight
• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Frequent operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled work days, except calamity days
• Frequent weekend/evening/summer work
• Requirement to lift and/or carry up to a maximum of 75 pounds, and push/pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds, various supplies and/or equipment

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.