Cheer Head Coach - 25/26 School Year

The Neosho School District is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as the Head Cheer Coach for ther 2025 / 2026 school year. This leadership role requires an individual who is dedicated to fostering a positive and energtic, environment for student-athletes.

Job Title : Head Coach

Department : Athletics

Reports to : Activities Director

Classification : Exempt

Summary

In accordance with district policies and procedures, the head athletic coach will work within the framework of the entire athletic program. He or she will provide leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of his or her coaching area through coordination, planning, evaluation, and implementation of programs.

The head coach may recommend assistant coaches to the Director of Activities.

Recommended candidates must go through the district application / hiring process.

Candidates will be considered for teaching positions in their area of certification.

The Director of Activities will make the final recommendation to the Superintendent of the best qualified candidate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A person who holds this position must :

• Be responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of the coaching of the team under his / her direction and enforce all rules of the Missouri State High School Activities Association as they pertain to the respective sports.
• To be responsible for the information contained in the Wildcat Standards and implementation of the policies / procedures / goals therein.
• Maintain an accurate squad roster at all times, ensuring that it is up to date and on file with the High School Activities office. Also ensuring that each athlete's paperwork is completed and turned into the office.
• Prepare detailed equipment and supply budget requests to be submitted to the High School Activities Director.
• Conduct all staff meetings and be in charge of all tryouts, practices, team meetings, and athletic contests, including off-season programs.
• Inspect all equipment, oversee the issuance and collection of equipment and uniforms and keep a detailed inventory.
• Assign duties to all assistant coaches and evaluate the performance of these coaches as they fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
• Attend all conference and district meetings as required.
• Be responsible for contacting appropriate media for information regarding their sport.
• Announce and enforce rules and regulations pertaining to conditioning of players and training rules affecting the health and safety of players.
• Report injuries of participants to the proper school officials, trainer, and High School Activities Director.
• Work with the athletic booster club organization.
• Support the entire athletic program and to be an active participant in striving to improve the activities program as well as the total educational program in the school.
• Perform other duties related to the position of head athletic coach as requested by the high school principal and / or activities director

Supervisory Duties

Supervision of student athletes at all times. This includes practices, games, and locker room supervision until all student athletes have left the building and ensuring that the facility is locked.

Qualifications

Previous experience in coaching a must.

Must successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the district.

Skills and Abilities

Language

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to :

Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance.

Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents.

Present information effectively and respond to questions.

Write clear and complete lesson plans.

Use of proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Computation

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to :

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to :

Solve a variety of problems in many different situations.

Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.

Technology

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to :

Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use.

Additional Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of adolescent students. Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs, ropes or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Attendance

Mandatory attendance at all practices, meetings and contests that pertain to the team. Evening and weekend hours as required.

Conditions and Environment

Typical office environment

Outdoor work

Work in rain or snow

Work in heat or cold

Noisy environment

Distractions