8th Grade Basketball Cheer Coach

Position: 8th Grade Basketball Cheer Head Coach

Location: Jones Middle School

Reports To: Middle School Director of Student Life

Job Summary: This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in cheer

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes is strongly preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in cheer
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
• Ensures a certified coach is present at all cheer practices and games
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules
• Ensures proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms, and update inventories are adhered to
• Arranges game transportation for athletic participants in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
• Travels with student athletes for all events or assigns a School District-approved designee to travel with all other levels, on the team bus to and from games
• Adheres to all financial policies of the district in regard to the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies
• Works directly with the Middle School Athletic Director in preparing cheer practice schedules
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner. Ensures that form(s) (insurance, attendance, medical) are obtained and current
• Ensures that all student-athletes practicing or playing have been cleared through the Middle School Athletic Director''s office
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles. Supervises students in locker rooms at home and away games, and ensures appropriate behavior
• Checks and ensures all office, storage room, outside doors, locker rooms, and all lights are off after the last player leaves after games and practices (Head Coach may delegate this responsibility to an Assistant Coach)
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times. Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to
• Coordinates with the Press and reports game scores
• Follows OHSAA rules and regulations. Follows the Ohio Capital conference rules and regulations
• Provides guidance for youth cheer programs
• Assists in the selection and training of assistant coaches
• Works with Athletic Training when reporting injuries
• Reports and secures approval from the district for all adults associated with their sport
• Submits athlete rosters to the Middle School Athletic Director three weeks before the first game, any changes to the student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes the number of awards earned)
• Consults the Middle School Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs
• Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction, including pre-season practice sessions
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials, and resolves conflict in a professional manner
• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff, and the media
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• Attends work regularly and is punctual

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Attends in-service training and staff meetings as needed
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment
• Inspects facilities and athletic facilities for health and safety concerns
• Chaperones/supervises athletic events as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities: All school employees have some responsibility for supervising standards and assisting in maintaining a safe environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move, sit, and use technology. The employee must have the ability to teach proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard basketball court and other athletic event settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high, depending upon the student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposed to wet/humid and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens

Other: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent''s supervisor and/or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.