Assistant Coach - Varsity Cheer

KIPP Public Schools Northern California • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP San Jose Collegiate is hiring a seasonal, part-time Assistant Coach for Varsity Cheer. The coach plans and leads the assigned team, teaches and demonstrates cheer skills and techniques, communicates and enforces team conduct and eligibility rules, and conducts tryouts while maintaining the integrity of the selection process. The role includes coordinating with the Athletic Director about off-season activities and communicating with athletes and families. The coach must foster a safe, developmentally appropriate environment, supervise athletes during practices, transportation, and games until they are picked up or have arrangements to travel by public transportation, and model good sportsmanship.

The coach must complete specified safety training, including annual training in mandated reporting, bloodborne pathogens, concussion, sudden cardiac arrest, and heat illness prevention; CPR and First Aid every two years; and Fundamentals of Coaching at hire or a qualifying prior certificate. The position involves frequent travel to gyms and fields throughout the Bay Area, with locations in San Jose. Compensation is $19 per hour for a projected 143-hour season.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of high school or club cheer coaching experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Class C license and current insurance coverage.
• Safe driving record; a DMV report will be requested.
• Ability to follow and uphold KIPP San Jose Collegiate policies and mission statement.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations of assigned sports.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to manage a class professionally.
• Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional, and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including effective communication by email and phone.
• Access to reliable transportation throughout the Bay Area.
• Ability to work independently and within a small team.
• Ability to coach athletes with different skill levels.
• Ability to navigate office and school campuses, access and use technology, and occasionally lift or carry equipment weighing 20–40 pounds.
• Ability to travel frequently (50%–70%) to gyms and fields throughout the Bay Area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the assigned team.
• Instruct and demonstrate skills and techniques for individual and team development.
• Clearly communicate and enforce team rules and athlete eligibility requirements.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections while maintaining the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Athletic Director on off-season training, summer camps and practices, uniform fitting, and pre- and post-tryout parent meetings.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Supervise athletes during practices, transportation to games, games, and until guardians pick them up or public transportation arrangements are made.
• Model good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct toward opposing teams, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and the community.
• Complete required safety training, including annual mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion, sudden cardiac arrest, and heat illness prevention training; CPR and First Aid every two years; and Fundamentals of Coaching at hire or a qualifying prior certificate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED