What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Cheerleading Coach position at Athletic Department?
Background on Southbridge Public Schools:
Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) serves approximately 2,200 students in five schools and employs nearly 330 educators and staff. In January 2016, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education designated SPS chronically underperforming (Level 5), placing the district in state receivership. The third district to be placed in the Commonwealth’s Level 5 accountability status, this is an exciting time of change and transformation in SPS. On June 24, 2016, a rigorous turnaround plan, which will guide the district’s turnaround efforts for the next three years, was released to the public.
More information about the district’s turnaround efforts can be found here.
Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Reports to: High School Athletic Director
Major Duties and Responsibilities (duties and responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following):
- Accountable for the entire program, and will oversee all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
- Communicate with the Athletic Director concerning any incidents which come up in regards to student athletes or parental concerns.
- Has had prior coaching experience in a college, high school, or in a recognized and successful program.
- Promote academics before athletics by monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
- Allow all student athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting sportsmanship.
- Build a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
- Demonstrate all skills, drills and fundamentals of the sport.
- Manage and take inventory of all equipment.
- Be present at all weekend activities.
- Supervise athletes before practices, during/after practices and during activities/events.
- Attend coaching meetings as assigned.
- Evaluate the progress of the student athletes.
- Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
- Set scrimmages, game schedules, and practice schedules for the program.
- Perform all other duties that are assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Varsity Coach
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.
