Head High School Cheer Coach

UNION R-XI SCHOOL DISRTICT; Union (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Union R-XI School District in Missouri is seeking a head coach to lead the varsity program and uphold district policies. The role reports to the Director of Activities and the Building Principal and balances student development with competitive success.

The position requires a four-year degree or two years of coaching at an MSHSAA member school, plus a teaching certificate or NFSH Fundamentals of Coaching. Credentials such as fingerprint clearance and First Aid/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or two years coaching at a MSHSAA member school.
• Teaching certificate or NFSH Fundamentals of Coaching Class.
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance.
• First Aid & CPR certified.
• Alternatives to above qualifications may be acceptable per Board/Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the entire program which includes coaching the varsity squad.
• Implements district athletic department policies.
• Works with the Athletic Director and Principal to communicate sport schedules and travel arrangements.
• Verifies student physical examination requirements.
• Prepares athletic permission slips and eligibility lists.
• Develops practice schedules with the Athletic Director.
• Supervises facilities and equipment storage.
• Maintains positive staff relationships with coaches and communicates with parents.

Education

Four-year degree

Coaching experience at MSHSAA member school (2+ years)

Teaching certificate

NFSH Fundamentals of Coaching Class

Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance

First Aid & CPR certified

Job description

Qualifications

• A four-year degree or a minimum of two years coaching at a MSHSAA member school (teacher certification preferred)
• Teaching certificate or NFSH Fundamentals of Coaching Class
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
• First Aid & CPR certified
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

Head Coach Job Description

• A four-year degree or a minimum of two years coaching at a MSHSAA member school (teacher certification preferred)
• Teaching certificate or NFSH Fundamentals of Coaching Class
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
• First Aid & CPR certified
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

REPORTS TO:

Director of Activities and Building Principal

Required Performance And Job Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the entire program which includes:
• Coaching the varsity squad.
• Implementing district athletic department policies.
• Works with the Athletic Director and Principal:
• Communicating of sport schedule.
• Arrangement and communication of travel for out-of town trips.
• Verification of student physical examination requirements of the school.
• Preparation of athletic permission slips and eligibility lists.
• Works with Athletic Director to develop the practice schedules.
• Supervises practice fields and playing fields during and following periods of team participation.
• Remains with students and supervises them while traveling to away competitions.
• Cares for athletes and injured athletes.
• Cares for, maintains and oversees the storage of all equipment and uniforms.
• Prepares award lists and season records.
• Works closely with newspapers, radio and television personnel to encourage favorable public interest in the program.
• Attends all meetings regarding participation of this sport with the Union R-XI School District
• Attends all state meetings where the program is involved and operates within the policies of the Union R-XI School District.
• Encourages participation of high school booster club.
• Works with the preparation and maintenance of facilities.
• Keeps informed on current trends and attends and participates in clinics.
• Maintains active membership in related professional organizations.
• Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in athletic contests.
• Maintains a positive staff relationship with other coaches.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Principal.
• Communicates with players about personal development during the season as well as the off-season.
• Holds meeting with parents to inform them about the program as well as expectations of them and the players.
• Leads by example regarding promotion of sportsmanship.
• Promotes the sports program by encouraging participation of players of the upcoming season.
• Applies and enforces student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, & while on trips off school property per student handbook.

SALARY:

Salary schedule to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES:

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: June 29, 2016