Winter Cheerleading Assistant Coach (2)

Payroll/Personnel Type: Assistant Coach | Job #: xxx | Supervisor: Director of Athletics & Head Coach | Union Eligibility: Non-Union | Starting Salary/Stipend: Stipend

Position Summary

Athletic Coaches support the vision and direction of the Head Coach and play an integral role in the development, mentorship, and performance of student‑athletes. Reporting directly to the Head Coach, they are responsible for understanding their role within the coaching staff and contributing to the overall success of the program. Athletic Coaches assist in planning and conducting practices, implementing game strategies, promoting sportsmanship and teamwork, and ensuring the safety and well‑being of all participants. They are expected to carry out the responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach with professionalism, consistency, and a commitment to the athletic and personal growth of student‑athletes.

Essential Functions

• Consult immediately with the Head Coach on any coaching staff problem.
• Work cooperatively with the Head Coach.
• Attend professional development.
• Maintain membership in State and National Organizations.
• Show interest in athletes’ off‑season activities and classroom efforts.
• Demonstrate leadership and attitudes that produce positive efforts by student athletes.
• Provide an atmosphere of cooperation, be receptive to suggestions, and give credit to those responsible for success.
• Recommend repairs and improvements to athletic facilities and report immediate repair needs.
• Oversee issuance and collection of equipment; properly store and care for equipment.
• Promote good faculty and community public relations.
• Remember that student‑athletes are students first.
• Attend as many programs as possible, honoring school athletes under their direction (e.g., Awards Night).
• Prepare a season résumé booklet containing statistics, roster, award winners, and other pertinent information; make copies available to team members and file one copy with the Athletic Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly visionary, believing all children and adults are capable of greatness.
• Deep understanding of equity, especially in an educational context.
• Strong commitment to receiving and implementing feedback effectively.
• Proficiency with computers, including email, Internet, word processing, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable and courteous manner.

Education / Certifications

• Certified Teacher and/or ASEP Certification.
• CPR/AED Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and willing to transport teams to contests in district vehicles.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org. Dr. James L. Henderson, Assistant Superintendent of People Services. EOE/AA/D/V.