Head Coach - Varsity Cheer

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP San Jose Collegiate is seeking a Head Coach for their Varsity Cheer team. This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt hourly position based on the school calendar. The coach will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the cheer program, instructing athletes in skill sets and techniques, and ensuring adherence to school policies and sports regulations. The role involves creating a safe environment for athletes, supervising them during all team activities, and modeling good sportsmanship. The coach will also be responsible for conducting tryouts, consulting with the Athletic Director on off-season programs, and completing required safety training. The position requires frequent travel throughout the Bay Area to various gyms and fields in San Jose.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of High School or Club Cheer coaching experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)
Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP San Jose Collegiate.
All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned to coach
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members
Ability to manage a class in a professional manner
Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional and has an enthusiastic approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
Access to reliable transportation throughout the Bay Area.
Ability to work independently and within a small team
Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels
Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces.
Ability to access and utilize technology.
Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.
Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games and until athletes have been picked up by guardians, or make arrangements to ride public transportation.
Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.
Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to: Annually - mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention. Every Two Years - CPR and First Aid. At time of hire - Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season.