November 19, 2024

Orange County Schools

Hillsborough

PART TIME

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school/ Assigned sport

SALARY

Per the appropriate salary schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday; evenings and some weekends

WORK HOURS

As dictated by the sport and season

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

As dictated by the sport and season

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Athletic Assistant Coach is responsible for providing appropriate and coaching expertise guidance to student-athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program, at the assigned school, the Assistant Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques, and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and for serving as good role models for the students, the school and the school system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Board of Education
Comprehensive knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations
Thorough understanding of the proper administrative line of command
Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the athletic program
Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation
Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various sports in which athletes are engaged
Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes to address medical injuries and emergencies
Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED
Additional coursework and/or training in a particular sport
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school level
NC Certification as a Teacher, preferably in Physical Education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement, interpret, and enforce consistently existing school system, state, and conference regulations
Refer all requests of grievances through the proper channels
Attend all public/staff/departmental meetings for which attendance is required
Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
Assist the Head Coach with scheduling, and providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events
Assist with the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times
Assist with sporting events and practices with maintenance and school employees
Assist with proper safeguarding for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites
Assist with training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant
Attend all practices and games
Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant while traveling
Assist with directing student managers and statisticians on the respective team
Assist the Head Coach when determining discipline, delineating procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacting parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate
Accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment
Assist with the collection of the cost of any equipment lost or not returned
Assist with issuing and storage of equipment and submit an annual inventory and current records to the Head Coach
Recommend program area budgetary items for subsequent years to the Head Coach
Assist with monitoring and authorizing entrance to equipment rooms and coaches’ offices
Assist with examining locker rooms for general cleanliness before and after practices and games
Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields
Assist with ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment
Assist in securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty
Assist with instilling in each player respect for each other, athletic equipment, and school property, including its care and proper use
Assist the Head Coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities
Assist with instructing the team members regarding changes in the rules and teaching fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach
Assist with maintaining a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering (for Head Coach)
Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport
Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach
Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately assist with preparation and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems and/or be involved in staff discussions
Assist with the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs
Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach
Attend most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Depending on the sport, work may be considered light to heavy requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Position may require a lot of standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and running.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position must work in indoor and outdoor environments, with possible exposure to excessive heat and cold, and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by: Employee's Signature

Date

A pproval by: Supervisor's Signature

Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. The supervisor may revise this description, with HR review and approval, at any time.

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