HS Cheer Coach

HS Cheer Coach

Teach Iowa Osage Comm School District - Osage, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5870655

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 9:21 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

OSAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HEAD COACH

The mission of the Osage Community School is to sustain and enhance a caring community to produce enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to:

Activities Director and Building Administrator

Summary:

Responsible for instructing athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for students to realize a degree of individual and team success, at the same time, students shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility, and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor, and due process predicaments.

• Will have a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Osage Board of Education and responsibility for its implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and references all requests or grievances through proper channels. Aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff. Designs conferences, clinics and staff meetings to insure staff awareness of overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to district policy.
• Will read and have a thorough knowledge of information and policy as it pertains in the District’s Coaches Handbook.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season’s end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants and volunteers within 30 days.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Assists the Activities Director in scheduling, providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sports events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program and maintenance and school employees.
• Provides documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility, and other required forms.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Advises the Activities Director and recommends policy, method, or procedural changes.
• Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• By the athlete’s presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguard for each participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents when a student is dropped or ineligible.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.
• Participates in budgeting function with the activities director by establishing requirements for the next season.
• Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color or technical specifications and is responsible for operating within budge appropriations.
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
• Arranges for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current…