Basketball Cheerleading Coach - High School SY26/27

Cloverleaf Local School District•Lodi, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, exempt position for a Cheerleading Coach at the High School level for the SY26/27 school year. The coach will report to the Athletic Director, principal, and local superintendent. The role involves medium work activity classification and requires a one-year contract. The coach is responsible for establishing and enforcing squad rules, supervising athletes, preparing schedules and budgets, managing equipment, and ensuring compliance with the Athletic Handbook. Additionally, the coach must serve as a role model for students, instilling ethical principles and democratic values, and conduct other assigned coaching duties.

Requirements

Coaching and administrative abilities
Obtain Pupil Activity Supervision Validation & CPR Certification
Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes
Knowledge of the care of and prevention of athletic injuries
Organizational skills/resources to enhance the program
Skill in oral presentations
Able to get along with other coaches
Desire to invest time during season
Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques
Ability to diagnose player deficiencies/prescribe corrective activities
Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

Nice To Haves

State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate

Responsibilities

Attend Athletic Boosters Club meetings
Attend Athletic Council meetings
Attend Rules interpretation meetings
Attend Clinics in your sport area
Establish squad rules concerning attendance, practice and behavior and enforce them
Ensure each athlete and parent/guardian receives a copy of squad rules prior to the beginning of practice
Ensure proper attire is worn during practice and games
Supervise all squad members before, during and after practices and games
Handle the selection of special awards and attend presentation of these awards
Prepare and communicate practice and competition schedules to players and athletic director
Prepare budget and purchase proposal for uniforms and appropriate supplies
Submit complete squad roster to the athletic director
Cooperate with administration and coaches in planning pep rallies and other activities
Be responsible for distribution, collection, care and proper storage of equipment, uniforms, pom-pom, etc.
Be responsible for the information in the Athletic Handbook and ensure all assistants are aware of this material
Carry required emergency forms for all squad members to all practices and games
Be responsible for physical cards, emergency medical authorization forms and code of conduct for all squad members
Conduct yourself on the field at all times in such a manner that you will not insult players, officials or spectators
Be responsible for the conduct of your squad members
Teach by example
Encourage positive fan involvement
Inform all participants of the safety precautions associated with their sport or activity and teach proper skills to reduce chance of injury
Check all equipment routinely for safety concerns
Be responsible for reporting and care of all injuries
Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
Conduct other coaching duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal as permitted by the negotiated agreement