Cheer Coach-Middle School

The head coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

Serves as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Reports To The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals

• Supervises In several instances, the head coach must advise, coordinate, and support a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

Qualifications

Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.

Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

Job Goal

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Responsibilities

Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Culver Community Schools Corporation Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.

Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers to all requests or grievances through proper channels.

Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Designs conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation and, at season's end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.

Staff Responsibilities

Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director/principal.

Student Responsibilities

• Aids, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Determines discipline, delineates procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contracts parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selection.

Finance And Equipment

• Participates in the budgeting function with the athletic director by establishing requirements for the next season.
• Recommends equipment guidelines as to type, style, color, or technical specifications.
• Is responsible for operating within budget 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 records concerning same.
• Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
• Maintains discipline and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

Public Relations

• Organizes parents, coaches, players, and guests for preseason meetings.
• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• Responsible for the quality, effectiveness, and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Presents information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results.