BHS Cheer Coach/Teaching Area TBD

Benton School District•Benton, AR

About The Position

Exhibit accurate knowledge of content and pedagogy. Exhibit knowledge of students' individual development and special needs. Exhibit knowledge of students' individual skills and knowledge. Select and use appropriate resources. Adhere to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plan. Build and design coherent lessons, activities, and assessments of rigor that match standards of learning. Create an environment of respect and rapport. Establish a positive culture for learning. Exhibit effective classroom procedures with little loss of instruction. Effectively supervise students and manage student behavior. Effectively communicate with students. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Exhibit high expectations and effective delivery of lessons. Demonstrate effective questioning and discussion techniques. Provide timely, consistent, and high-quality feedback to students. Exhibit the use of assessments during instruction. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student learning. Reflect on teaching and make adjustments for targeting greater understanding and student achievement. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies. Effectively communicate with families to discuss children's progress and needs. Exhibit participation and contributions to the professional community. Exhibit continued professional growth and development. Exhibit professionalism with students, staff, and parents. Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. Attend all professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions. Assist in the supervision of students (such as in school libraries, hall and cafeteria, monitoring, and bus loading and unloading). Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators. Coaching Responsibilities Oversee the entire Cheer Program. Develop and train student-athletes to cheer and uplift the crowd. Develop and execute an effective cheer program. Monitor, motivate, supervise, and mentor student-athletes on and off the Court/Field. Instruct/guide student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. Instruct and guide student-athletes to lead them to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishments, acceptable social behavior, and self-confidence. Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development. Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes. Cooperate, in a timely manner, with the School Athletic Director and the District Athletic Department in regard to requests for information that might be pertinent and/or periodically required. Meet all requirements set forth by the Benton Board of Education, the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA), and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) relative to the mandated coaching requirements. Check the status of academic eligibility for all prospective student-athletes. Follow the District Athletic Department Policies and meet all criteria as outlined in the job description. Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes, including timeliness to practices and games, being positive and enthusiastic, being respectful, and practicing constructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program. Maintain a suitable sideline conduct, including the use of appropriate language, at all times. Accept and profit from constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance. Recognize the need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendents of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, DESE, and AAA. Schedule practices on the first day permitted by AAA. Provide all applicable in-season training rules and any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to student-athletes before the start of the season. Follow appropriate due process procedures when violations occur. Participate in Cheer Clinics and other available programs. Participate in School events (i.e., Awards Night, Pep Assemblies, Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc.). Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Must have a current Arkansas teaching license and certification for the grade level or subject area assigned to.
Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
Evidence of successful coaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Fundraising experience.
Must be passionate and dedicated to inspire student-athletes.
Previous cheer coaching experience required.
Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
Serve as a positive role model.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills associated with the sport.

Responsibilities

Oversee the entire Cheer Program.
Develop and train student-athletes to cheer and uplift the crowd.
Develop and execute an effective cheer program.
Monitor, motivate, supervise, and mentor student-athletes on and off the Court/Field.
Instruct/guide student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success.
Instruct and guide student-athletes to lead them to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishments, acceptable social behavior, and self-confidence.
Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development.
Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
Cooperate, in a timely manner, with the School Athletic Director and the District Athletic Department in regard to requests for information that might be pertinent and/or periodically required.
Meet all requirements set forth by the Benton Board of Education, the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA), and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) relative to the mandated coaching requirements.
Check the status of academic eligibility for all prospective student-athletes.
Follow the District Athletic Department Policies and meet all criteria as outlined in the job description.
Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes, including timeliness to practices and games, being positive and enthusiastic, being respectful, and practicing constructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program.
Maintain a suitable sideline conduct, including the use of appropriate language, at all times.
Accept and profit from constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
Recognize the need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendents of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, DESE, and AAA.
Schedule practices on the first day permitted by AAA.
Provide all applicable in-season training rules and any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to student-athletes before the start of the season.
Follow appropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
Participate in Cheer Clinics and other available programs.
Participate in School events (i.e., Awards Night, Pep Assemblies, Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc.).
Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.