Junior Varsity Cheerleading Advisor - Basketball

Cheerleading Coach

Reports to:

Athletic Director

Job Objective:
The Cheerleading Coach is responsible for organizing and executing the cheer program at Graham Local Schools (High and Middle Schools). He/she is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive cheerleading techniques to prepare them for athletic games, events and competitions. He/she is to motivate student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" and "First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches" courses, and Pupil Activity Permit (ODE)
• Some experience as a competitive Cheerleading coach at the middle school or higher level.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport; experience in cheerleading dance, training skills, stunting technique, strong communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivation, creativity, and the ability to deliver constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds;
  
  to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.
• Willingness to learn and follow District policies and procedures.
• Such alternatives as the Athletic Director and Building Principal may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works with cheerleaders during practices, events, and competitions.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.
• Assesses skills and assigns team positions;
  Assists in choosing team members.
• Creates choreography and cheers; organizes practice sessions.
• Monitors each cheerleader, recommends safe techniques, and supervises warm-ups.
• Works with the A.D. in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes cheerleaders during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and always provides proper supervision of students.
• Works with Athletic Director to monitor the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student.
• Must understand current OHSAA regulations and rules, updates, and be willing to seek advice when necessary.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program. (OHSAA)
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators, fellow coaches, parents, and staff members.
• Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season via using the Final Form System.
• Participates in special activities including but not limited to parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records in the Final Forms System.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices…