NF/Classified MS Cheer Coach

Hamilton County Department of Education; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Loftis Middle School in Hixson, Tennessee seeks qualified coaches for its athletics program. The role requires completion of NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches before duties begin.

Annual renewal of NFHS Heat Illness Prevention and COVID-19 courses is required with copies kept on file. Applicants must uphold district health policies and support student-athletes with safe, equitable coaching practices, emphasizing safety, compliance, and ongoing

Qualifications

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching required prior to starting
• First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches required
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention course annually
• NFHS COVID-19 course required for all coaches

Responsibilities

• Complete coaching certifications prior to starting
• Maintain certification copies on file annually
• Adhere to health and safety policies and TSSAA/TMSAA guidelines
• Complete required NFHS courses as applicable

Skills

Coaching

Job description

Overview

Loftis Middle School is a grades 6–8 school located in Hixson, Tennessee, just north of Chattanooga. At Loftis, our work is grounded in joy, purpose, and a deep commitment to keeping students at the center of every decision we make. We believe meaningful learning happens when students feel known, valued, and challenged in a supportive and engaging environment.

Teachers at Loftis have a strong understanding of how to use data to inform instruction, plan with intention, and collaborate within both horizontal and vertical teams to meet the diverse needs of students. We value reflective practice and believe that continuous growth—for both students and adults—is essential to a thriving school community.

We are seeking educators who bring a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine love for teaching and learning. Our teachers understand the importance of clear procedures, strong relationships, purposeful planning, state standards, and instructional best practices—all while fostering a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Non-faculty Coaches and Classified Employee Coaches must complete the NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” and “First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches” courses prior to assuming the position. Coaches who have successfully completed the ASEP Coaches Education Course prior to May 15, 2013, will not be required to take the NFHS courses.
• State Law (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies )
• School Level AD should keep concussion Certificate- Copy on file every year.
• School Level AD should keep Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate- Copy on file every year.
• TSSAA/TMSAA (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies )
• When applicable, completion of "Fundamentals of Coaching"- Copy on file.
• When applicable, completion of "First Aid, Health, & Safety"- Copy on file.
• NEW - When applicable, completion of “NFHS Heat Illness Prevention” course- Copy on file every year. Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses?utf8=%E2%9C%93&searchText=heat+
• NEW - All Coaches must complete the NFHS COVID-19 Course. Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/covid-19-for-coaches-and-administrators