HS Cheerleader Coach

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Thorough knowledge of all policies and is responsible for their implementation by the entire staff of the cheer program. Knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
Administrative Duties:
Oversees schedule for sport events and practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
Provides documentation to the athletic administrator needed to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites. Student Responsibilities:
Provides training rules and other sport specific regulations to each candidate.
Supervises practices, games and team trips. Takes all necessary measures to safeguard each participant.
Implements school conduct code. Delineates due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is alleged to have violated the athletic code.
Equipment and Facilities:
Accountable for for all equipment. Arranges for issuing, marking and storing of equipment and submits an annual inventory and current records. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific equipment.
Recommends budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program. Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty. Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
Program Responsibilities:
Carries out his/her responsibilities within program. Teaches fundamentals of the sport.
Instructs team members concerning changes in rules.
Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. Works within the basic framework and philosophy of that sport.
Supervises players before and after practice.
Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the athletic director. Attends contests of other teams in the program when possible.
Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be required.

Requirements:
Experience as a cheer advisor and/or participating in a college or high school cheer program. Experience as a cheer coach preferred.
Valid CPR and First Aid card.
Coach must be a high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program and be at least 21 years of age to be a head coach. Ability to be punctual and organized.
Ability to maintain strong, productive relationships with other employees, parents, and students
Ability to work under pressure, to pay attention to detail, to concentrate, and to follow directions
Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and program
Willingness to perform tasks as assigned.

Terms of Employment:
All coaching positions are one year contracts subject to renewal on a yearly basis.

The following policies have been adopted and are reflected in our employment practices: The Omak School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district activities, programs, and employment opportunities.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX/RCW28A.640/RCW28A.642 Officer, as well as, Compliance Coordinator for State Laws RCW 28A.640 Sexual Equality and RCW 28A.642 Discrimination Prohibited Officer, Brittney Richter brichter@omaksd.org mailto:lolson@omaksd.org , P O Box 833, Omak, WA 98841 (509) 826-8386, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Sarah Lewman, slewman@omaksd.org mailto:scrowder@omaksd.org , P O Box 833, Omak, WA 98841 (509) 826-8342.
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office. Omak School District is a drug and tobacco free workplace.
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