Cheerleading Head Coach - Massabesic Middle School (Job ID 1530)

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of all local and state athletic policies
• Mets RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements
• First Aid Training
• CPR Training
• Concussion Management Course
• Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course
• Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
• Protecting Students from Abuse Course
• Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• RSU 57 Background Check
• Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement policies as required
• Attend all required meetings set by school and MPA
• Emphasize the importance of academics, sportsmanship, and citizenship as part of the athletic philosophy
• Maintain high standards for athletes' performance and conduct
• Model standards of conduct in own behavior
• Dress appropriately at practices and games
• Knowledge of sport
• Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques
• Seek opportunities to learn and employ new techniques and ideas
• Teach skills that are appropriate and safe for the individual athlete
• Supervise athletes at all times
• Maintain, inventory, properly store, and care for equipment
• Check equipment and facilities for safety
• Create and enforce appropriate team rules
• Knowledge and use of appropriate emergency/injury response skills
• Encourage leadership of athletes on and off the field
• Communicate with parents promptly and appropriately
• Participate in pre-season informational meetings with parents and athletes
• Interact with game officials effectively and appropriately
• Model excellent sportsmanship at all times
• Meet deadlines for paperwork and other related duties
• Maintain paperwork/records of athletes as required

Language And Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents pertinent to position, i.e. athletic policy manuals, handbooks, and state guidelines
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly, in speech and writing, to parents, coaches, and athletes

Mathematical Skills

• Understanding of budgeting and accounting practices

Physical Demands

• While performing the essential duties of the position, the employee is continuously required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
• The employee will frequently use demonstration techniques while coaching that require physical activity, such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, swinging an implement, and general body movement
• The employee will occasionally need to sit for long periods of time and frequently travel by bus

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally will be excessive
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions