Position Type: Athletics/Activities/CoachingDate Posted: 9/26/2024Location: Phoenixville Area High SchoolAssistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach Performance Responsibilities:
- Assist the Varsity Head Cheerleading Coach with the Program.
- Assist with developing, monitoring, supervising, and training beginners and advanced student-athletes to play competitive Cheer.
- Motivate and mentor student-athletes both on and off of the Field.
- Commit to building relationships with and have a willingness to coach and mentor student-athletes academically and athletically.
- Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
- Instruct/guide student-athletes to lead to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence and good sportsmanship.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
- Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development.
- Cooperate in a timely manner, with School Athletic Office and the District Athletic Department, in regard to requests for pertinent information that might be periodically required.
- Meet all requirements set forth by the District Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes including timeliness to practices, being positive and enthusiastic, being respectful, and practicing constructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program.
- Set a positive example and maintain a suitable sideline conduct, including the use of appropriate language, at all times.
- Be dressed appropriately at all practices and games.
- Provide all applicable in-season training rules as well as any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to team members in writing prior to the start of the season. Follow appropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
- Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook and meet all criteria as outlined in the job description.
- Recognize the need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, and PIAA.
- Assist with scheduling and completing a full season of contests including State-tournament games.
- Assist with pre-season practices on the first day permitted for the sport per PIAA rules and regulations.
- Participate in clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
- Participate in School events (i.e. Awards Night, Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc).
- Show physical vitality and enthusiasm for the sport and use good judgment in decision-making.
- Accept and profit from constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
- Is competent in techniques of the sport with players responding positively to directions given.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt properly to changing game situations.
- Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport as well as look at ways to constantly improve knowledge and coaching techniques.
- Is innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to already proven methods of coaching.
- Ensure that team is well prepared for opponents.
- Provide motivation for team to meet/exceed their goals and stress the value of acceptable behavior by each student-athlete.
- Assist with the maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies.
Skills/Essential Functions:
- Ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model.
- Demonstrate knowledge of skills associated with this activity.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Training/Certifications:
- Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred.
- Provide a satisfactory result on a State Police Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Seasonal SALARY: Per coachng stipends in contract Reports To: Varsity Head Cheerleading Coach and Athletic Director