High School Cheer- Co-Head Coach

Under the general supervision of the Athletic Coordinator and Tribal School Principal, the Head Coach will lead the Team, guiding the development of skills, strategies/tactics, and values for each grade level consistent with The Muckleshoot Tribal School mission and values. Teaches and trains JV program coaches as needed for program alignment. Supports the mission and vision of the Muckleshoot Tribal School and the Athletic Program.

Responsibilities

• Attend all school practices, games, tournaments, and meetings.
• Organize, administer, and coach the team under their direction.
• Enforce all rules of the league, state, and national association as they pertain to the respective sport.
• Prepare and maintain a roster of all team members.
• Assume responsibility for the conduct of contestants in the sport involved.
• Complete all requirements outlined by State WIAA.
• Actively participate in professional organizations such as the state coaches’ association.
• Assume supervisory control over all levels of teams in the program.
• Ensure facility regulations are understood and enforced.
• Emphasize safety precautions and use accepted training and injury procedures.
• Maintain records of the team and individual accomplishments.
• Develop and improve the skill level of all participants, including middle school students.
• Annually attend a WIAA approved rules clinic in the sport being coached.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA approved rule clinic for the sport being coached prior to the end of the third week of the sports season.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or above.
• High School Diploma.
• 3-5 years coaching experience at the high school level or above.
• Previous experience coaching Native American students is preferred.
• Hold a valid current First Aid Certification.
• Hold a valid current CPR Certification.
• Have successfully completed Concussion recognition and management with Return to Play Protocols training as required by Washington State Law (renewed every three years).
• Have successfully completed Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training as required by Washington State Law (renewed every three years).
• Current and valid Washington state driver’s license.
• Ever Safe Drivers course completed before or after appointment.

Skills

• Knowledge of the particular sport.
• Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes.
• Ability to motivate student athletes.
• Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times.
• Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games.
• Ability to relate to and work with students of differing athletic abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.