What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheer Coach - Garfield High School 23-24 Season position at Seattle Public Schools?
Overview of Position
Responsibilities include coaching cheerleaders under the direction of the Head Coach including providing guidance, instruction, and experience to enhance students' personal, physical, and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to classroom teaching or other work assignment.
Essential Functions
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
Skills in
Ability in
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport; successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; Assistants must be at least 19 years of age. Head coaches must be 21 .
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
Valid State of Washington Driver's License.
PREFERRED:
Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Valid "hands on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.
CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
This position is not eligible for benefits
Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.
Responsibilities include coaching cheerleaders under the direction of the Head Coach including providing guidance, instruction, and experience to enhance students' personal, physical, and social growth and development. This position may be held in addition to classroom teaching or other work assignment.
Essential Functions
- Prepares student cheerleaders mentally and physically for athletic competition.
- Enhances student cheerleaders' personal, physical, and social growth and development in a culturally diverse environment.
- Plans and supervises scheduled practices and games for various teams.
- Instruct participants on the skills and role of the cheerleaders in the sports.
- Keeps abreast of current cheerleaders' knowledge and coaching techniques in designated sports by attending clinics and reviewing related literature.
- Maintains current knowledge of WIAA and Metro/King Co League rules, regulations, and league by-laws.
- Attends games to support the teams as requested and provides support for the Activity Coordinator in the decision-making and management of cheerleaders during sports events.
- Assists the Activities coordinator in the management of District-owned equipment, maintenance of records, and other functions associated with the promotion and management of the cheerleading program.
- Attends meetings and clinics as required by the Athletic Department, including attending the League pre-season coaches meeting and annual WIAA-sponsored rule clinics as they apply to cheerlead activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
- Basic rules, strategies, coaching techniques and skills of the designated sport
- Effective behavior management techniques, team dynamics and group learning
Skills in
- Coaching and motivating athletes
- Effective communication, organizing activities and giving instructions
Ability in
- Relate to students, staff, administration and the public in a multi-ethnic environment
- To be fair and consistent when working with students
- To maintain accurate records and supervise fundraising activities
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Requires stamina and endurance; requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; required to travel between sites
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED program.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year of coaching and/or participation in the designated sport; successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements; Assistants must be at least 19 years of age. Head coaches must be 21 .
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
Valid State of Washington Driver's License.
PREFERRED:
Valid Washington State Teacher's Certificate.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Valid "hands on" First Aid and CPR Certification; SPS Adult Sexual Misconduct Class.
CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
This position is not eligible for benefits
Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.
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