7th Grade Head Basketball Cheer Coach

About the role

Position: 7th Grade Basketball Cheer Head Coach (2 Positions Available). Location: Jones Middle School (1) / Hastings Middle School (1). Reports To: Middle School Director of Student Life. Job Summary: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in cheer.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in cheer
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
• Ensures a certified coach is present at all cheer practices and games
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules
• Ensures proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms, and update inventories are adhered to
• Arranges game transportation for athletic participants in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
• Travels with student athletes for all events or assigns a School District-approved designee to travel with all other levels, on the team bus to and from games
• Adheres to all financial policies of the district in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies
• Works directly with the Middle School Athletic Director in preparing cheer practice schedules
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner. Ensures that form(s) (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current
• Ensures that all student-athletes practicing or playing have been cleared through the Middle School Athletic Director's office
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles. Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games, and ensures appropriate behavior
• Checks and ensures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms, and all lights are off after the last player leaves after games