Assistant Coach - Cheerleading

Overview

Assistant Athletic Coach is an exempt, full-time position in the Athletics department. The role reports to the Head Athletic Coach and is located at the school.

The Assistant Coach assists with the administration of the assigned athletic program and supports execution of competition strategies for individuals and the team. The role includes monitoring the development and performance of student athletes and adhering to district policies and procedures regarding athletic programs.

• Assume secondary responsibility for student athletes during sporting events, practices, or other athletic program related activities.
• Adhere to all financial policies of the district regarding the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.
• Serve as a representative of the school district during sporting events, maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Complete and maintain appropriate certification and training hours as required, including all MHSAA requirements.

The coach assists with providing guidance, instruction, and a safe environment for student athletes, including:

• Assist with the enforcement of standards of student behavior during sporting events.
• Provide proper supervision of student athletes during sporting events, practices, and/or other athletic program related activities.
• Assist with providing instruction and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the selected sport.
• Assist with planning and organizing activities, practices, and games.
• Travel with student athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Enforce discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Supervise students in the locker rooms during games and ensure appropriate behavior.
• Assist with monitoring the academic performance of student athletes to ensure eligibility requirements are met and encourage high academic standards.

• Check and secure all offices, storage rooms, outside doors, and locker rooms after last player leaves games or practices.
• Monitor and maintain sporting equipment and team uniforms.
• Provide extended guidance and support to student athletes, as needed.
• Assist with coordinating special activities such as parents night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or other appropriate administrator.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university preferred. Certified teacher preferred.
• Minimum Class "A" Mississippi Teaching License (preferred).
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid Card, MS Class B Drivers License with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements.
• Level 2 Coaching certificate through the National Federation of High Schools.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• MHSAA required certificates.
• All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.

• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, Internet software and word processing software.
• Ability to work with head coach.

Notes: Last Revised 10/2023