What are the responsibilities and job description for the JV Head Coach Sideline Cheer position at Bedford County Public Schools?
The Junior Varsity Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the cheer program in conjunction to the head varsity cheer coach's vision. The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of the sport of basketball as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in Virginia.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
- Support the training, conditioning, and performance of the cheer program.
- Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for cheer. Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of VHSL regulations.
- Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the cheer program. Become actively involved with the college recruiting process for team members.
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of VHSL rules.
- Promote the program within the school and community.
- Work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
- Collaborate with the head coach and athletic director in the preparation of practice schedules for the team.
- Recommend to the head coach and athletic director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the cheer program. Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
- Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations and other required qualifications before they are allowed to participate.
- Assist the head coach and athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the VHSL/BCPS.
- Recommend to the head coach and athletic director those students who qualify for a junior varsity/freshman certificate.
- Engage with the parents of the members of the cheer program in a positive and constructive manner.
- Develop a relationship with the local youth cheer program and establish a presence with youth basketball via summer camps and coaching clinics as directed by the head coach.
- Perform other duties related to the position of athletic coach as requested by the head coach, high school principal and/or athletic director.
