Athletic Coaching Sideline & Competitive Cheer

Port Huron Area School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 3,500 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Huron Area School District is seeking a dedicated Sideline and Competition Cheer Coach for Fort Gratiot Middle School. The role covers fall and winter seasons, overseeing practice sessions, game-day operations and athlete development.

Qualified candidates demonstrate organizational skills, the ability to motivate youth and adults, and a commitment to safety. CPR and first aid certification is preferred, with physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have organizational skills and experience relevant to the sport.
• Ability to motivate students and adults.
• CPR and first aid certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for all program matters including player personnel, practices, equipment care, and supervision.
• Enforce rules and policies per school, district, league, and state associations.
• Communicate effectively with players, officials, coaches, parents, and staff.
• Ensure safety and welfare of athletes during practices and games.
• Respond to directions from athletic directors and administrators.
• Support activities promoting a coordinated athletic program district-wide.
• Participate in CPR, concussion, and first aid training and professional growth.

Skills

Organizational skills

Motivate youth and adults

CPR & First Aid

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Job description

Building: Fort Gratiot Middle School

Position: Sideline and Competition Cheer Coach

Qualifications: See Posting

Sport Season: Fall and Winter Sports Seasons

Effective: Start Date Appx 9/8/26

Allocation: 1.293.24.0000.1560

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have documented evidence of organizational skills, knowledge, experience, preparation and aptitudes in the above sport commensurate with the level of the position.

1. Must have demonstrated ability to work with and motivate young people and adults.
2. Must be available during the time requirements of the position.
3. Certification in CPR and first aid preferred.
4. Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.

RESPONSIBILITES

Directly responsible for all matters relative to program including but not limited to, player personnel, practice sessions, care and maintenance of equipment and supervision of players during practice, games, travel and other team functions.

1. Be knowledgeable of and consistently enforce school, District, League and state association (MHSAA) rules and policies.
2. Effectively communicate with players, officials, fellow coaches, parents, administrators and community members.
3. Ensure that the safety and welfare of the athletes is a top priority in the organization and implementation of practice and game situations.
4. Be responsive to instructions and directions of the building Athletic Director, District Director of Athletics and other appropriate school administrators.
5. Support and promote activities designed to further the District’s goal of a coordinated, sequential athletic program.
6. Participate in activities designed to contribute to program and professional growth, including CPR, Concussion and first aid training.
7. Present a professional image and provide a positive role model in terms of personal habits, language and conduct.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

EVALUATED BY SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY DATA AS PER NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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