UDHS - Extra Duty Position - Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Upper Darby School District•Drexel Hill, PA

About The Position

Upper Darby School District is seeking a qualified seasonal Assistant Cheerleading Coach for Upper Darby High School. The coach will provide leadership and general team management, support student-athlete skill and character development, and help maintain an atmosphere of sportsmanship and high standards. The role calls for effective coaching, mentoring, communication, and relationship-building within a diverse school community, as well as commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and values. The coach must follow applicable PIAA, PIAA District 1, and Central Athletic League rules; work with students, families, school staff, and athletics personnel; assess players and select team rosters; maintain team equipment and records; and follow school procedures relating to transportation, injuries, participation, and meals. The coach reports to the Director of Athletics and may be asked to perform other duties by the Director or a school administrator. The position has physical demands that may include sitting and standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud, depending on the site. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Prior successful coaching experience, preferably at the high school and/or college level.
Considerable knowledge of and experience coaching the assigned sport, including competitions, practices, and strength and conditioning.
High school or collegiate playing experience.
Experience working with middle- and high-school-aged students.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to organize and prioritize work.
Strong character, a team-oriented spirit, and the ability to connect meaningfully with students in a diverse community.
A positive, student-centered approach to coaching.
Demonstrated technical, theoretical, and applied knowledge pertinent to the assigned sport.
CPR and first aid certification, or the ability to become certified.
Strong affinity for Upper Darby School District’s mission and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s mission and values.
Knowledge of basic computer operations.
Required Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114).
Meet criteria for employment in a Pennsylvania public school.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, climb stairs, reach overhead, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Observe the rules of the PIAA, PIAA District 1, and the Central Athletic League.
Provide leadership and general team management in daily practice, skills development, and character development.
Remain current with theories and techniques in cheerleading.
Attend all coaches’ meetings and collaborate with assistant coaches and the student manager.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coaches, athletic administrators, students, parents, and the community.
Evaluate and assess players’ skills and select team rosters.
Manage team equipment and keep the scorebook current and available.
Immediately report areas of concern involving fields, transportation, facilities, opposing teams, student behavior, or parent issues to the Athletic Directors.
Communicate regularly and appropriately with student-athletes and parents.
Follow school procedures regarding transportation, injuries, participation, and meals.
Report injuries to the athletic trainer and follow up as needed.
Write and submit individual comments on each student as scheduled.
Manage athletes at the appropriate level of the assigned sport.
Monitor student-athlete academic progress and provide academic advisement.
Enforce the CCS Student Code of Character and promote good citizenship as a role model.
Conduct oneself according to professional and ethical principles that reflect favorably on the individual and the school.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding school and student information, progress, and records.
Abide by the CCS Employee Manual and current Pennsylvania public school expectations.
Perform other duties requested by the Director of Athletics and/or a school administrator.