Cheerleading Coach (Washington Junior High School) (2026-2207)

POSITION: Coach

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

9 Months

Internal Staff

REPORTS TO: Jr. High Principal

Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Has current CPR/ AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of season

Responsible professional behavior

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people

Participation in Coaches Certification Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coachs individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
2. Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
3. Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
4. Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
5. Recommends the purchase of equipment supplies and uniforms
6. Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
7. Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms tryout records insurance forms student physicals etc.)
8. Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
9. Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
10. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
11. Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
12. Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
13. If necessary submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
14. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Required Experience:

Junior IC