POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE	Assistant Cheerleading Coach
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT	Assigned school/ Assigned sport
SALARY	Per the appropriate salary schedule
FLSA STATUS	Exempt
REPORTS TO	Athletic Director
SUPERVISES	None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE	Monday – Friday; evenings and some weekends
WORK HOURS	As dictated by the sport and season
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR	As dictated by the sport and season

POSITION PURPOSE:

 

The Athletic Assistant Coach is responsible for providing appropriate and coaching expertise guidance to student-athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the  Athletic Program, at the assigned school, the Assistant Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques, and skills related to the particular sport,  ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and for serving as good role models for the students, the school and the school system. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Board of Education
• Comprehensive knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations
• Thorough understanding of the proper administrative line of command  
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the  athletic program 
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental  consent, and eligibility for athletic participation 
• Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various  sports in which athletes are engaged 
• Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes to address medical injuries and emergencies 
• Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the  athletic program 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Additional coursework and/or training in a particular sport 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge,  skills, and abilities 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or  related field 
• Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school level
• NC Certification as a Teacher, preferably in Physical Education 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Implement, interpret, and enforce consistently existing school system, state, and conference regulations  
2. Refer all requests of grievances through the proper channels 
3. Attend all public/staff/departmental meetings for which attendance is required 
4. Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports  program 
5. Assist the Head Coach with scheduling, and providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events 
6. Assist with the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adhere to  scheduled facility times 
7. Assist with sporting events and practices with maintenance and school employees
8. Assist with proper safeguarding for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites
9. Assist with training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant 
10. Attend all practices and games
11. Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant while traveling
12. Assist with directing student managers and statisticians on the respective team
13. Assist the Head Coach when determining discipline, delineating procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacting parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate 
14. Accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment 
15. Assist with the collection of the cost of any equipment lost or not returned
16. Assist with issuing and storage of equipment and submit an annual inventory and current records to the Head Coach 
17. Recommend program area budgetary items for subsequent years to the Head Coach
18. Assist with monitoring and authorizing entrance to equipment rooms and coaches’ offices
19. Assist with examining locker rooms for general cleanliness before and after practices and games
20. Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields 
21. Assist with ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment
22. Assist in securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty 
23. Assist with instilling in each player respect for each other, athletic equipment, and school  property, including its care and proper use 
24. Assist the Head Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities 
25. Assist with instructing the team members regarding changes in the rules and teaching fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach 
26. Assist with maintaining a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering (for Head  Coach) 
27. Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport
28. Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach
29. Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately assist with preparation and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems and/or be involved in staff discussions 
30. Assist with the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning  and weight programs 
31. Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head  Coach 
32. Attend most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program
33. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

 

WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS	Depending on the sport, work may be considered light to  heavy requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of  force. Position may require a lot of standing, walking,  kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and running.
WORK ENVIRONMENT	Employees in this position must work in indoor  and outdoor environments, with possible exposure to  excessive heat and cold, and come into direct contact  with OCS staff, students, and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description,  has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance  expectations
Reviewed by: Employee's Signature	Date
Approval by: Supervisor's Signature	Date
The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be  reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve  as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. The supervisor may revise this description, with HR review and approval, at any time.

 

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