High School Cheerleading Coach

Springfield Platteview Community Schools
High School Cheerleading Coach
The High School Cheerleading Coach will be one of two coaches responsible for collaborating and coordinating all aspects of the program. The Activities Director may determine a head and assistant coach if deemed necessary. Following the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Springfield Platteview Community Schools guidelines, this coach will share all duties tied to the Cheerleading Team.
Education/Experience/Certification:

• A minimum of three years experience preferred working as a dance coach at the High School level
• Valid teaching license issued by Nebraska Department of Education preferred ? Criminal background check required for hire
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification required before coaching assignment begins ? Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion in sports, Blood Borne Pathogens, Heat Illness and Sudden Cardiac Emergencies, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual Harrassment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Communicate and demonstrate sportsmanship with all athletes, parents & judges ? Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Customer service and public relations skill
• Comprehensive knowledge of the sport and current techniques
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee attendance
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, monitor the physical work load of athletes, utilize appropriate equipment and report any unsafe conditions to the appropriate school administrator
• Act as a positive role model and representative of SPCS

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. In collaboration with the other coach, organize, supervise and lead practice sessions focusing on the development of the skills necessary to compete at a high level while ensuring students are properly equipped and are safe at all times
2. Supervise assistant coaches and possibly volunteers
3. Attend and monitor all practices and performances
4. Conduct administrative duties such as budget, transportation, coach certifications, eligibility requirements and academic progress of student athletes
5. Communicate to student athletes and parents expectations including practice schedule and performances, as well as academic performance, respect , commitment, dedication and sportsmanship
6. Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgements related to the participants
7. Follow all NSAA and SPCS activities guidelines
8. Coordinate and communicate with administration regarding budget, transportation, equipment and practice schedules, locations, times, roster, locker room supervision and transportation to events

Expectations of All PHS Coaches/Sponsors
Trojan Activities Mission Statement
To pursue excellence daily through character and education-based activities that: 1) are not solely defined by a scoreboard or rating sheet; 2) demonstrate a commitment to respect, the spirit of competitive fair play and the ideals of sportsmanship; 3) are aligned with the mission, values and policies of SPCS and the NSAA; 4) are led by coaches/sponsors that are committed to such ideals; and 5) are participated in by students with an understanding of their role in representing SPCS, their school, their team and their community.
Leadership: All sponsors/coaches will provide effective leadership and demonstrate professionalism in the operation of an extracurricular program that accentuates the development of positive character traits in all participants. Possible indicators include but are not limited to: organization/operating skills, proper preparation and instruction, professional dress, meeting professional requirements, developing and issuing a program handbook or set of guidelines/rules to all participants and parents, conducting a pre-activity meeting for parents and participants.
Technical Knowledge and Professional Growth: The sponsor will demonstrate the technical knowledge and a commitment to personal growth in leading an extracurricular program that achieves the fullest potential of each participant and his/her program. Possible indicators include but are not limited to maintaining current knowledge and best practices of the activity, affecting the morale of the organization through positive daily interactions, showing an ability to motivate a group to achieve a collective goal, development and growth of the activity across the K-12 community in SPCS.
Development and Growth of Student Participants and Collaborative Programs: The sponsor will operate the extracurricular activity in a manner that promotes growth in every participant, demonstrates a commitment to the educational mission of SPCS, emphasizes effective communication with all appropriate constituents, and supports other activities within the extracurricular program. Possible indicators include but are not limited to prompt communication with all stakeholders, a positive working relationship with other sponsors, district staff and administration, effective plans and organization for any group travel, maintaining a program that balances extracurriculars with maintaining student success in the classroom by encouraging academic help and support for participants when needed.