Assistant Coach - Varsity Cheer

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach - Varsity Cheer plans, organizes, and directs the assigned cheer team; teaches skills and techniques for individual and team development; and ensures athletes understand and follow team conduct and eligibility rules. The coach conducts and publicizes tryouts, communicates final selections, maintains the integrity of the selection process, and consults with the Athletic Director about off-season programs and related scheduling and events. The coach creates a safe and supportive learning environment, supervises athletes during practices, transportation, and games until they are picked up or other arrangements are made, and models good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct. The role is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt hourly position based on the school calendar and time-off schedule. Compensation is $19 per hour for a projected 143-hour season.

Requirements

Two to three years of high school or club cheer coaching experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid California Class C driver’s license and current insurance coverage.
Safe driving record; a DMV report may be requested.
Ability to follow and uphold KIPP San Jose Collegiate policies and mission.
Familiarity with rules and regulations for the assigned sport.
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.
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 school campuses and access and use technology.
Ability to lift or carry equipment weighing 20–40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to analyze problems, generate alternatives, handle interruptions, concentrate for extended periods, read, perform routine math, and memorize and recall objects and people.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the assigned team.
Instruct and demonstrate skills and techniques for individual and team development.
Clearly communicate and enforce team conduct and athlete eligibility rules.
Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections.
Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
Consult with the Athletic Director about off-season training programs, summer camps and practices, uniform fitting, and pre- and post-tryout parent meetings.
Create a safe environment appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Supervise athletes during practices, transportation to games, games, and until they are picked up by guardians or arrangements are made for public transportation.
Model good sportsmanship and maintain 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 training at hire or proof of prior completion.
Follow KIPP health and safety guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies.