Head JV Cheer Coach

King's Schools•Shoreline, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head JV Cheer Coach will provide a Christ-Centered environment where student-athletes are empowered to grow and to excel as individuals and as members of a team. Develop student athletes and assist coaches to reach their full potential while competing and leading in a Christ honoring manner. This role will carry out King’s School’s mission and vision while bringing innovative ideas and techniques to the athletic playing field. Supervise assistant coaches and provide updates to the Athletic Director.

Requirements

Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
Previous coaching experience recommended.
Coaching certification through FinalForms
Van certification (if needed)
Possess and maintain a valid CPR/AED/First Aid card and keep abreast of the latest information regarding the safety of athletes in competition.
Meet or exceed the WIAA coaching standards as published in the WIAA Handbook or in the King’s Schools Coaches Handbook.
Have understanding and knowledge of King’s School’s philosophy and goals.
Abide by and follow the King’s Athletic Handbook and King’s High School Knight Guide.
Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. ( WAC 388-113 ).
Must agree with King’s Mission and Vision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Cheer Coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop Core Covenant statements and objectives for the coming sport season.
Oversee the development of the JV program in your sport.
Communicate with coaches from different levels and provide/receive input on what is needed to be successful.
Keep abreast of new developments, innovative ideas and techniques by attending clinics, clinics (including concussion, cardiac arrest, general rules and sports specific rules clinics each year), workshops, and reading material about your individual sport.
Continuous promotion of King’s Schools athletic programs and be supportive of all other coaches and programs.
Carry out other duties and responsibilities related to the sport as assigned by the principal and/or athletic director.
Maintain understanding and knowledge of rules and regulations regarding the sport as presented in the WIAA Handbook, Conference guidelines, and NFHS rule book.
Stay current with rule changes as adopted by the National Federation and the WIAA; must complete the yearly official’s rules clinic and encourage assistant coaches to do likewise.
Manage budget so that it meets the needs of your program; follow established purchase procedures while working with the Athletic Director.
Run fundraising ideas through the athletic director and school business office.
Hold pre-season staff meeting to outline covenants, goals and program for the coming season and to make staff assignments.
Develop and give each assistant coach duties and responsibilities.
Hold one or two pre-season meetings for all students interested in trying out.
Attend league pre-season coaches meeting concerning your sport.
Assume full responsibility for all phases of the program, reflecting a Christ-centered approach
Ensure all assistant coaches are certified to coach
Continually teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions; include them in daily turnouts and provide these safety measures on daily turnout schedules.
Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
Oversee and prepare athletes mental, physical and spiritual development to participate in athletic contests
Set each player up to achieve success by providing constructive feedback that can help them become better athletes.
Distribute and track inventory on uniforms and school-owned equipment
Assume responsibility for the constant care of the equipment and facilities that are being used—instruct athletes to take the same approach and how to care for their equipment.
Observe and follow up on injured athletes, making sure they do not return to participation without a doctor’s release on file.
Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct
Maintain confidentiality and security of information
Communicate to team members and parents only via TeamSnap, Teams, and FinalForms
Send Weekly emails to parents with schedule of week ahead
Lead Fundraiser for program (Optional)
Attend and participate in August Head of School Inservice and All Staff Picnic event
Demand ethical and exemplary conduct of participants; emphasize good sportsmanship and fair play.
Apply discipline in a firm yet redemptive and loving God centric consistent manner.
Provide constructive feedback regarding behavior holding students accountable through soft and repentant hearts, helping them see and understand King’s mission and vision and how it carries onto the field.
Attend any league meetings - see that any requested information (all-league nominations, etc.) is returned in a timely fashion.
Recommend facility maintenance and improvements.
Update records (team and individual), letter awards and all-league.
Plan and execute year end team banquet with help from team parents
Organize the awards night; work with athletic director to order special awards; be sure to request letter award certificates at least one week prior to the actual award ceremony.
Plan and execute exit interviews with each player
Participate in end-of-year performance review meeting with Athletic Director
Systematically check in the equipment immediately following the last contest.
Inventory all equipment within thirty (30) days from the end of the season.
Plan and complete equipment and purchase list for following year to Athletic Director
Lead sport-specific youth summer camp planning and execution
Lead HS program in offseason programming
Assume full responsibility for all phases of the summer program
Attend professional development coach clinics or seminars approved by Athletic Director
Supervisory role only during this time, no sport-specific coaching allowed
Assume responsibility for WIAA rules to be followed throughout entire program during this time
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).