Athletic Coach - Cheer

Jobvite, Inc.; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Public Schools is seeking a part-time Athletic Coach at Aspire Pacific Academy in Huntington Park, CA. The coach will train student athletes, emphasize teamwork and discipline, and coordinate with parents and school leaders to support the athletic program.

The position requires coaching experience or related playing experience, and a college-level course in Child Psychology or work with youth, plus an advanced degree in physical education or kinesiology.

Qualifications

• College-level child psychology coursework or prior work with youth.
• Previous coaching experience or adult-level playing experience in a sport.
• Associate of Arts or undergraduate degree in physical education, kinesiology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training.
• Promote moral values, pride, self-discipline and teamwork among athletes.
• Coordinate communications with players and parents; conduct orientation for families.
• Assist in developing non-league and league schedules with the Principal or designee.
• Manage equipment inventory, repair, and cleaning for the sports program.
• Work with Athletic Director to prepare sport budgets and procurement.
• Ensure athlete eligibility and coordinate with counselors for academic requirements.
• Supervise coaching staff and ensure quality communications with media.
• Conduct fair tryouts and establish team rules and training on sport-specific skills.

Education

College-level Child Psychology

Coaching experience

AA/Undergraduate in Physical Education or Kinesiology

Job description

School SupportHuntington Park,California

This is a Part-Time Internal opportunity for Aspire Pacific Academy Staff Only. Hourly pay rate for this role is $22.28.

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post‑secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well‑Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self‑Determination, and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY

The Athletic Coach instructs student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. S/he also instructs students to formulate moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self‑discipline, and self‑

confidence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Organization and Communication

Sends information/correspondence to players and parents

Conducts orientation programs for parents, athletes, and assistant coaches

Works with Principal or Principal’s designee to develop non‑league schedule and confirm league schedule

Develops procedures and establishes open communication with parents and athletes to address any issues or concerns related to the team

Administrative

Works with Athletic Director to prepare budget for the sport being coached

Manages the ordering, inventory, repair, and cleaning of all sport‑specific equipment

Works with Principal or Principal’s designee to secure officials for non‑league home games

Works with Principal or Principal’s designee to make transportation arrangements for away games

Ensures completion of yearly physical exam and insurance coverage for each athlete

Works with Athletic Director, Counselors, and Athletic Office to confirm both residential and academic eligibility of each athlete

Distributes team rosters, contest schedules, and contest locations to all players and parents/guardians

Monitors athlete class attendance, behavior, and academic progress

Works with Athletic Director to establish set practice times and locations

Supervises and directs activities of any assistant coaches

Ensures quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written correspondence with the media

Works with Athletic Director to determine and procure any team awards

Training and Preparation of Athletes

Holds fair and equitable tryouts

Provides all team rules and regulations to team members

Provides training on all rules and skills of the specific sport

Provides training on physical conditioning and injury prevention

Institutes, teaches, and monitors all drills

Provides appropriate sport specific tactical training

Disciplines players as necessary in accordance with team, SCIAA, TSSAA OR TMSSA

Selects, directs, and monitors activities of any team managers

Confers with medical personnel for proper approval prior to allowing any injured player to return to athletic activity

Additional:

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge of overall operation of an athletic program

College-level Child Psychology Course or previous work with youth

Previous Coaching Experience or Adult level or higher playing experience in a sport OR

Associate of Arts or Undergraduate degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or sports related field

Physical requirements:

Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height

Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)

Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone

See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids

Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides

Clear the Department of Justice background screening

Authorized to work in the United States

Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments

Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals

Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment

May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines

EEO STATEMENT

Aspire Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.