Cheerleading Coach

Facilitates running an after-school activity club focused on cheerleading. Instructs student participants and assists students in achieving a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values and discipline of participation, and an increased level of self-esteem.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Leads a group of students in school activities.

• Advises individual participants on skills necessary for successful performance and encourages participation.

• Plans, prepares, and schedules a regular program of activity in accordance with policies and school schedules.

• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Maintains complete and accurate records as required.

• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in competitions as appropriate.

• Manages student behavior and enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times; establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

• Maintains positive professional communications with parents, guardians, administration, and colleagues regarding progress and concerns.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to motivate students to participate in activities.

• Ability to prepare activities.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

• Ability to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.