Head Senior High Cheerleader Coach

BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION GUIDE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Title:  Head Senior High Cheerleader Coach (Teaching position to be determined)

Contract:  N/A

Salary:            Per Certified Stipend Schedule

Primary Function: The Senior High Cheerleader Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive Cheerleader techniques to prepare them for events or competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. 

Illustration of responsibilities and key job duties:

Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets

Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate

Assesses skills and assigns team positions

Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development

Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition

Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport

Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times

Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met

Follows established procedures in the event of an injury

Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student

Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program 

Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators

Acts as a team representative and promotes the cheerleading by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations

Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms

Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season

Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies

Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records

Models non discriminatory practices in all activities

Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance

Follows established procedures for fundraising and receipting/depositing funds

Special Assignments:  The Senior High Cheerleader Coach may be assigned other duties relevant to his/her assignment not specifically listed in this position guide. 

Organizational Relationships:  The Senior High Cheerleader Coach will report to the Athletic Director while also responding to building administrators and the Superintendent.  

Position Holder Qualifications:  The Senior High Cheerleader Coach must meet the following AAA qualifications:

• Licensed Teacher:
• Regularly employed and paid by the local board of education for professional duties which shall be for a minimum of three regular class periods or equivalent time each day. Assignment to a professional education duty other than a classroom teaching assignment all or part of the required three periods is permissible, but such assignment does not excuse a coach from the licensure required as a teacher. 
• Currently AACCA Safety Certified – 4-year certification, renewable by retaking the course. 
• Successfully complete the NFHS Coaches Education online courses – Fundamentals of Coaching, First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches, Fundamentals of Coaching Cheer and Dance 
• AAA state rules exam. 
• Certification – CPR (recertification as required) 
• Certification – AED – (Automatic External Defibrillator) – (re-certification as required) 
• Complete the AAA Heat Illness training. 
• Complete the AAA Concussion Training 
• Complete the AAA Communicable Disease Course. 
• Complete the online Spirit Rules Meeting under own username; login and verify online. 
• Those meeting these criteria can be paid a stipend for coaching. 
• Licensed Teacher with ADE Coaching Endorsement: 
• Regularly employed and paid by the local board of education for professional duties which shall be for a minimum of three regular class periods or equivalent time each day. Assignment to a professional education duty other than a classroom teaching assignment all or part of the required three periods is permissible, but such assignment does not excuse a coach from the licensure required as a teacher. 
• Currently AACCA Safety Certified – 4-year certification, renewable by retaking the course 
• Complete the AAA Heat Illness training. 
• Complete the AAA Concussion Training 
• Complete the AAA Communicable Disease Course. 
• Complete the online Spirit Rules Meeting under own username; login and verify online C. Registered Volunteer – Employed by the school district, not as a licensed teacher (ex.: aide, tutor, secretary, bookkeeper, study hall supervisor, cafeteria worker, etc.) 

Employee Evaluation:  The Senior High Cheerleader District will be evaluated according to District policy and Arkansas law.