Cheerleading, JV Head Coach

Loudoun County Public Schools•Leesburg, VA

16h

About The Position

The JV Head Coach leads and supervises the high school Tuscarora cheerleading program during the winter season, which runs from November through February. The role supports student-athlete academic achievement, develops athletic skills and sportsmanship, and helps operate a balanced athletic program. The coach oversees assistant coaches and athletes, attends varsity contests and as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible, and supervises athletes at invitational meets and postseason competition. The position also coordinates with the athletic director and principal on staffing, schedules, eligibility, facilities, equipment, and other aspects of the program.

Requirements

Coaching experience or participation in the sport at the high school or college level.
Completion of CPR and First Aid training, or enrollment in a current CPR and First Aid training course.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools is preferred.
A Virginia teaching license candidate or a full-time classified employee of Loudoun County Public Schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student athletes.
Assist the athletic director and principal with hiring and/or retaining assistant coaches.
Direct, supervise, and regularly evaluate assistant coaches’ performance.
Work with the athletic director to ensure proper insurance coverage for athletes.
Work cooperatively with other head athletic coaches to operate a balanced athletic program.
Foster appreciation of athletics, a desire to win, good sportsmanship, and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
Direct team training, conditioning, and performance, and lead, supervise, and assist assistant coaches with their assigned teams.
Act as a positive influence on the behavior of athletic staff and team members.
Personally direct the team at all varsity contests and attend as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible.
Supervise athletes at invitational meets and postseason competition.
Advise the athletic director on preparation of sport schedules and selection and performance evaluation of officials.
Recommend the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed for the program, and provide for equipment inventory and care.
Advise the athletic director about the condition of athletic facilities and their preparation and maintenance needs.
Help ensure that eligibility lists are prepared and maintained in accordance with VHSL rules.
Recommend removal of athletes who have not met training or eligibility regulations to the athletic director and/or principal.
Ensure athletes have completed and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
Organize a system to encourage student tryouts and develop or recruit equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, ball runners, and other support staff for all teams.
Collect and maintain records, statistics, news items, and photographs for teams under the coach’s supervision.
Recommend students who qualify for varsity letters or junior varsity/freshman certificates to the athletic director.
Recommend prospective coaches to the athletic director upon request.
Observe sub-varsity practices and games.
Perform other duties related to the head athletic coach position as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director.