Junior Varsity Cheer Head Coach

Summary

Supports the Varsity Head Coach with all assigned duties. Coaches and provides direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Essential Functions

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all policies of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
• Exhibits loyalty to the Varsity Head Coach and OPS sports programs
• Aids instruction and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement
• Aids in planning and setting up activities, practices, and/or games
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student-athletes at all times
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles
• Travels with student-athletes on the team bus both to and from games/events
• Ensures the medical and safety requirements are followed
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential student records and inquiries
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, and staff
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Students

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate
• Certificates as determined by Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA)
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Computer literate
• Excellent written and oral communication ability
• Strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education
• Expertise in Oklahoma State Department of Education regulations related to curriculum and instruction
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Ability to follow all district policies and procedures
• Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators
• Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player
• Ability to document records accurately
• Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees
• Ability to listen effectively
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations and when working with students exhibiting non-compliant behaviors
• Maintain proficiency as needed by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety
• Maintain a professional and orderly workplace
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Licenses and Registrations

• Current driver's license in good standing

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Activities associated with games, practice, and usual office working conditions.
• Travel, evening, and weekend hours will be necessary to attend events, meetings, and statewide events.