Fall, Head Coach - Cheerleading

Fall, Head Coach - Cheerleading Position Type: Coaching/Coaching Date Posted: 12/9/2024 Location: Odessa High School Date Available: ASAP Position Overview Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Head Coach is responsible for developing, leading, supervising, and sustaining an athletic program that encourages students to appreciate discipline, hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Coach will provide instruction in the fundamental skills and knowledge of the sport or activity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coach individual participants in the mechanics and skills necessary for successful participation and achievement in the sport. Coordinate and supervise a regular practice schedule. Encourage sportsmanship, fair play, and team unity, and enforce and demonstrate ethical conduct on and off the field. Enforce contest, school, conference, and state rules and regulations. Enforce the Appoquinimink School District and DIAA policies for athletic eligibility. Supervise assistant coaches and enhance their professional development when applicable. Monitor safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and facilities. Maintain accurate records of uniforms/equipment inventories, individual and team statistics, and accomplishments. Maintain and submit required forms and athletic documents. Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies. Communicate effectively with administration, players, parents, assistant coaches, media, and community. Attend all required coaches’ meetings, including clinics and State and conference selection meetings. Keep the school sports website page up to date and submit all scores in a timely manner. Develop a comprehensive program for grades 9 through 12. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, coaches, and community using approved Appoquinimink School District communication methods. Experience coaching or participating in the applicable sport at the high school or collegiate level. Knowledge of NFHS applicable sport rules, DIAA rules and regulations, Blue Hen Conference regulations, and ASD policies and procedures. Knowledge of basic first aid and athletic training practices. Excellent organizational skills. Physical Requirements Regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly. Normal cognitive abilities, ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting or remaining in a stationary position for long periods. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work is generally performed in a school environment or outdoors, requiring movement around the school, gymnasiums, or athletic fields. Duties may be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Pre-Employment Requirements All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test. Anyone offered employment must provide proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility to work in the U.S., completion of the I‑9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry. ADA Accommodations Disclosure Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Nondiscrimination Disclosure The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students and employees. The District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion, or transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with established provisions. Application Process Visit us at Locate the job of interest. Select apply. Create a username and password to complete the application. Keep track of this information so that you can log in and edit or review any applications you submit. #J-18808-Ljbffr Appoquinimink School District