Middle School Cheerleading Assistant Coach

Qualifications

• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in the assigned sport.
• Possesses substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and continuously examines new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Serves as an appropriate role model for student‑athletes through instructions and actions.

Job Goal

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self‑discipline, self‑confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. The coach is also expected to upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

Reports To

The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Bethel Park Schools' Board of Education and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state, and league regulations; implements them consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Is aware of all public, staff, and departmental meetings that require attendance.

Staff Responsibilities

• Established the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Designs conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Trains and informs staff, encouraging professional growth by promoting clinic attendance according to local clinic policy.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season's end analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, addresses grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic director or principal.