MS Assistant Cheerleading Coach (Fall/Winter)

MS Assistant Cheerleading Coach (Fall/Winter) JobID: 708 POSITION TITLE: Middle School Cheerleading Assistant Coach – Fall & Winter DATE: April 2026 REPORTS TO: Principal, Athletics Director and Head Coach DEPARTMENT: Athletics LOCATION: Middle School POSITION GOAL: Provide an organized activity so as to provide participants personal growth opportunity for achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervisory Responsibilities Shall assist the head coach with organization and supervision of the student/athletes during organized team events until they have left the school grounds or are under their parent’s supervision. 2. General Responsibilities Implement district policies and philosophies within the program. Assist with preparation and organization of practices. Abide by PIAA and Pac10 rules and regulations. Understand the proper administrative line of command. Perform duties that may be assigned by the Athletic Director or Principal. Attend and be prepared for coaches' meetings, league meetings, and district meetings, when appropriate. 3. Administrative Responsibilities Work with the head coach to schedule practices and games. Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events. Assist with collection of documentation from student/athletes to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, insurance, and eligibility. Uphold and support eligibility policies. Be responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued by the Athletic Department, including end-of-season collection. Assist the head coach with reporting all student obligations at the end of the season in writing to the Athletic Director. Assist head coach with preparation of the annual budget requests for equipment, uniforms, etc. for the next season. Assist head coach with the preparation of the annual "End-of-Season Report" for the athletic department. 4. Student Responsibilities Provide instruction and leadership to student/athletes. Serve as a positive role model to student/athletes. Teach values of sportsmanship and a commitment to becoming an outstanding athlete. Assist with establishing and enforcing team rules for the consistent discipline of team members. Shall be present at all practices and games. Accept responsibility of student conduct and welfare at all practices as well as at home and away events, and provide supervision on buses. Maintain a clean and safe playing field/gym, locker room, equipment room, coaches' office, etc. Will see that all injuries and incidents are properly reported to the Athletic Trainer. Encourage students to maintain acceptable levels of classroom performance and conduct. 5. Professional Relations Responsibilities Shall be professional in their relations with administrative personnel, members of the coaching staff, and faculty including other school district personnel. Be supportive of the athletic program, activities program, and academic program of the school district. Be proactive in dealing with parents and the community. Maintain good public relations with the news media, booster organizations, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans. Promote the sport within the school by encouraging student participation, but shall not bring pressure on any student to participate in any sport to the detriment of any other sport.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to follow verbal and written directions. Pleasant, cooperative and positive work attitude. Good communication skills to interact with other staff and public. Have the ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Submission of PA School Personnel Health form. Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Days vary according to seasonal athletic schedule; hours vary per event. Per REA Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year. Annual assignment appointed by the Board of School Directors as recommended by Administration. According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at #J-18808-Ljbffr Owen J Roberts School District