Cheerleading, JV Head Coach

About the Role

Cheerleading coaching position at Tuscarora High School for the fall season (August–November).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student athletes.
• Assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
• Direct, supervise, and regularly evaluate the performance of all assistant coaches.
• Work cooperatively with the athletic director to ensure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• Collaborate with other head athletic coaches to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Foster appreciation for athletics, sportsmanship, and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity team; lead, supervise, and assist assistant coaches with their teams.
• Act as a positive influence on the behavior of athletic staff and team members.
• Personally direct the team at all varsity contests and attend as many junior varsity and freshmen contests as possible; supervise athletes at invitational meets or postseason competition.
• Advise the athletic director on schedule preparation, equipment and supply needs, and facility conditions.
• Assist in the selection and performance evaluations of officials.
• Manage inventory and care of equipment.
• Ensure all athletes have passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Organize tryouts and recruit support staff (equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, etc.).
• Maintain records, statistics, news items, and photographs for the teams under your supervision.
• Recommend students for varsity letters or junior varsity/freshman certificates.
• Recommend prospective coaches to the athletic director upon request.
• Observe sub-varsity practices and games.
• Perform other duties related to the position as requested by the principal and/or athletic director.

Requirements

• Coaching experience or participation in cheerleading at the high school or college level.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training or enrollment in a current course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools.
• Virginia Teaching License candidate or full-time classified employee for Loudoun County Public Schools.

Pay

Salary follows the LCPS compensation scale.