Payette High School - Cheerleading Coach

About this job

The Payette School District has the following coach opening for the 2024-2025 school year:

Cheerleading Coach - Payette High School

The Payette High School administration and athletic director will be selecting a Cheerleading Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

Idaho Teaching Certification preferred

American Sport Education Program Certification or National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association Certification preferred

Certification in first aid and CPR preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of cheer, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

Prior related experience preferred

Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development

Possess good organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues

Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Goals

Motivate and develop each athletes' skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character

Provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect

Provide leadership and motivation to excel

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO: Building Principal and Athletic Director

JOB SUMMARY

To motivate and develop each cheerleaders' skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with Student Athletes

Schedule and attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions

Organize practice schedules and game rosters

Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play

Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions

Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in cheer

Track student academic performance throughout the season

Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation

Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly

Cooperate with the bookkeeper regarding proper fundraising, ordering supplies, and maintaining proper account management following bookkeeping guidelines.

Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy about medical procedures and student-athletes, including the district's concussion policy

Ensure that students are eligible to participate, have sufficient grades, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations

Actively promote the cheer program, seek student participation, and select team members

Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high

Maintain high standards of conduct for student-athletes, including respect and fair play

Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO: Building Principal and Athletic Director

Candidates may submit an application, cover letter, resume, and (3) current letters of recommendation.

Payette School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Positions are open until filled.

All recommendations for hire are tentative offers. Employment is contingent upon board approval, and successful completion of a federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening (if required for the position). Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Payette School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.