What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Cheerleading Coach position at Perry Local Schools?
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POSITION LOCATION START DATE REQUIREMENTS
Title: HEAD COACH
Reports to: Athletic Director
Job Objective: Coaches assigned student athletic activity.
Minimum · Sport-specific coaching skills verified by training and/or work experience.
Qualifications: · Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when required.
· Comprehensive understanding of current interscholastic athletic program regulations.
· Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
- Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
- Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal
- Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external
defibrillator (AED) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
fundamentals of coaching and concussion awareness/prevention training is a prerequisite
requirement.
Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving heavy athletic equipment.
NOTE: Contracts are made available to licensed staff with appropriate knowledge and
experience. Unfilled positions may be offered to other qualified applicants meeting school
district and Ohio Department of Education criteria. Verification of credentials and work
history is required. A Pupil Activity Permit and/or Ohio School Van Driver Certificate may be
required.
Essential 1. Coaches assigned athletic activities (e.g., instruction, practice, games, etc.).
Provides
Functions: direction, support and accountability to help students benefit from program
· Attends mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).
- Conducts program risk assessments. Implements corrective measures as needed.
- Directs the preparation/restoration of shared activity sites. Maintains orderly work/storage
- Protects district property. Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.
- Works with district maintenance staff to ensure athletic fields are properly maintained and
- Oversees the ordering, distribution, collection and refurbishing of program uniforms.
- Verifies the accuracy of correspondence, news releases, posters, etc., prior to public
- Publicizes program information. Participates in preseason parent-student meetings.
Informs students about rules and personal responsibilities. Verifies authorized fees have
been paid.
- Trains assistant coaches in methods to accomplish duties effectively.
- Conducts unbiased professionally administered tryouts to select program participants.
- Confirms scholastic eligibility. Verifies medical authorization forms for each participant are
- Ensures equipment is appropriate for the physical development and skill level of
- Make sure all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support and opportunities to
- Instructs participants in physical conditioning tactics.
- Promotes sportsmanship (i.e., ethics, fairness, fellowship, respect, etc.).
- Coordinates off-season activities (e.g., practice schedules, training clinics, etc.).
- Arranges transportation and accompanies students to/from sanctioned activities.
- Evaluates individual/team performance. Prepares statistics. Develops/refines game
Conveys accurate timely scores and post-game reports to appropriate media as directed.
- Ensures program activities are self-sustaining except when authorized by the
- Helps students develop fundraising proposals (i.e., budget, anticipated expenses,
solicitation time-frame, funding sources, etc.) for administrative approval. Supervises
fundraising activities.
- Maintains detailed financial records for all fundraising activities. Complies with district
- Helps prepare end-of-season performance evaluations of all assigned staff and volunteers.
- Helps organize recognition events. Verifies students have fulfilled requirements for awards.
opportunities.
2. Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public
image.
· Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative
- Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
- Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
- Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with
- Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information
· Prepares and maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
- Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
- Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
- Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
- Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues
tactfully.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
· Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
· Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.
5. Kept informed about workplace safety procedures. Initiates action to manage
risks.
- Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student
- Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment
when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
· Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
Working Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace
safety
Conditions: regulations, health laws and district protocols, if duties involve any the following
- Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
- Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards,
equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or slippery/uneven
surfaces.
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
- Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
- Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or
- Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
- Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
- Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
- Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.
The Perry Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies
typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties.
Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures
and current contractual agreements.
Internal Applicants:
External Applicants:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/perrylocal/onlineapp/
Date of Notice: April 8, 2025
Application Deadline: April 22, 2025
