What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-26 Middle School Head Cheer Coach position at Plattsburg High School?
REPORTS TO: Director of District MSHSAA Activities and Building Administrator
CLASSIFICATION: Certified or Classified dependent upon qualifications of the person holding this position
FLSA STATUS: Exempt or Non-Exempt dependent upon qualifications of the person holding this position
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy on the evaluation of coaching staff.
JOB SUMMARY
To carry out the Philosophy of the Athletic Program and the Athletic Commitment.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.
- Formulates objectives before the sports season begins.
- Explains and distributes literature to all athletes concerning the Athletic Commitment Form and the protecting of student eligibility.
- Provides the athlete with the letter award policy for assigned sport.
- Schedules and organizes daily practices with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential.
- Teaches athletes the fundamental skills, theory, and strategy of the sport.
- Teaches the athletes the value of good conduct, sportsmanship, and good citizenship.
- Provides supervision of athletes at all times and applies discipline in a firm productive manner.
- Teaches and emphasizes safe procedures to the athletes.
- Implements proper out-of-season training as needed in accordance with MSHSAA guidelines.
- Attends the athletic awards program.
- Provides stimulus in practices to maintain enthusiasm and competitive attitudes.
