Fall, Head Coach - Cheerleading

Position Overview

Under direction of the Athletic Director, the Head Coach is responsible for developing, leading, supervising and sustaining an athletic program by which students will gain an appreciation for discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Provide instruction in the fundamental skills and knowledge of the sport or activity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in mechanics and skills necessary for successful participation/achievement in the sport.
• Cookordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule.
• Encourage sportsmanship, fair play and team unity, and enforce and demonstrate ethical conduct on and off the field.
• Enforce contest, school, conference and state rules and regulations.
• Enforce the Appoquinimink School District and DIAA policies for athletic eligibility.
• Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development (when applicable).
• Maintain accurate records of uniforms/equipment inventories, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments.
• Maintain and submit required forms and athletic documents.
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Efectively communicate with administration, players, parents, assistant coaches, media and community.
• Attend all required coaches’ meetings including clinics and State and conference selection meetings.
• Keep the school sports website page up to date and submit all scores in a timely manner.
• Develop a total program for grades 9 through 12.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and community using APPROVED Appoquinimink School District Communication Methods.
• Experience coaching/participating in applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NFHS applicable sport Rules, DIAA Rules and Regulations, Blue Hen Conference Regulations, and ASD Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid/Athletic Training Practices.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies.
• Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Provide proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License).
• Document eligibility for employment in the U.S.A.
• Complete I-9 form.
• Complete paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA Accommodations Disclosure

The Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship.

Non-Discrimination Disclosure

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees.