Coaching - Girls Freshman Head Cheer Coach

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Freshman Cheer Program, including tryouts, practices, and games. The coach will collaborate with the Varsity Head Cheer Coach, develop and execute an effective training program, and motivate and mentor student-athletes. Key responsibilities include instructing student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training, as well as fostering moral values, discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and self-confidence. The coach must ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes, cooperate with school athletic administration, and meet all mandated requirements from the District Board of Education, OHSAA, and ODE. This includes CTC Training/Certification and the ODE Pupil Activity Permit (PAP). The coach is also responsible for checking academic eligibility, following district policies, modeling appropriate behavior, maintaining sideline conduct, and participating in professional development and school events. Additionally, the coach will assist in opponent preparation, maintain equipment inventory, and follow due process procedures for violations.

Requirements

Fundraising experience.
Strong knowledge of cheer rules and techniques.
Must be passionate and dedicated to inspire student-athletes.
Have the ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
Serve as a positive role model.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills associated with the sport.
Ohio Secondary Teaching Certificate preferred.
Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the High School and/or College level desired.
Provide satisfactory result of County Police Records Check, State BCII Check, and a FBI Fingerprint Background Check.
Possess an Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Pupil Activity Permit (PAP).
Provide proof of completion of Coaches Tool Chest (CTC) Training/Certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coaching cheer preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Freshman Cheer Program including tryouts, practices, and games.
Collaborate with the Varsity Head Cheer Coach.
Develop and execute an effective training program.
Motivate and mentor student-athletes on and off the Court/Field.
Instruct and guide student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
Instruct and guide student-athletes to lead them to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
Foster teamwork, discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and skills development.
Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes.
Cooperate, in a timely manner, with School Athletic Director and the District Athletic Department in regard to requests for information that might be pertinent and/or periodically required.
Meet all the requirements mandated by the District Board of Education, The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), and The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) relative to the mandated Coaches Tool Chest (CTC) Training/ Certification and the ODE Pupil Activity Permit (PAP).
Check the status of academic eligibility for all prospective student-athletes.
Follow the District Athletic Department Policies as outlined in the Coaches Handbook 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 polices set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendents of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues, ODE, and OHSAA.
Provide all applicable in-season training rules as well as any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to student-athletes prior to the start of the season.
Follow appropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
Participate in Clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
Participate in School events (i.e., Awards Night, Pep Assemblies, Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc.
Assist in ensuring that team is well-prepared for opponents.
Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.