Assistant Coach

Job Details Job Title: Assistant Coach - Cheer Location: Westerly High School, Westerly, Rhode Island Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt Effective Date: 06/10/2026 Salary Range: $2,112.39 per week Hours per week: 12-20 Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026 Job Summary The Assistant Coach will carry out the objectives of the sport program as outlined by the Head Coach and Athletic Director. They will instruct student athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success. Responsibilities Support the Head Coach in conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. Assume the responsibility of the Head Coach in their absence. Monitor academic progress and encourage student athletes to challenge themselves academically. Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program. Work with the Head Coach and Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions. Model sports‑like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times. Follow established emergency procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Ensure proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Participate in special activities such as parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies. Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities, including on the practice field, locker room, bus rides, and game days. Provide input and execute well‑planned practice schedules. Assess the skills of players and provide personnel opinions. Provide appropriate instruction necessary to execute each day’s plan. Maintain proper records such as attendance, injuries, and academics. Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Ensure safety of student-athletes and promote fair play. Communicate instructions and commands using clear, simple language. Encourage participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques; especially by demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence. Resolve team issues. Communicate with families. Promote out‑of‑season competition on other WHS athletic teams. Commit to all off‑season functions as assigned by the Head Coach. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or other appropriate administrator. Qualifications Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred. Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Certifications: First Aid and CPR certifications at the time of hire. Successfully complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course within 30 days of hire. Annually complete the NFHS Concussion Management Course. Must meet current RI IL requirements. Authorized to work in the USA. Current national background check without disqualifying results at the time of hire. Equal Opportunity Employment Westerly Public School District is committed to advancing, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the workplace and its community. As an equal opportunity employer we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If special accommodations are needed, call View phone number on click.appcast.io, 48 hours in advance. #J-18808-Ljbffr