Organize and run effective warm up, practices and games. Attends tryouts, practices, games, competitions, and cheer camp. Assesses skills and assigns team positions. With the Athletic Director, maintains a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Create, clean, and/or teach routines. Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Observes cheerle... more details
Head Cheerleading Coach"
JobID: 3889
Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted: 6/17/2024
Location: Central High School
Date Available: 08/2024
Closing Date: 07/31/2024
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2024 - 2025 School Year Bridgeport Public Schools Human Resources Department 45 Lyon Terrace, room 324 Bridgeport, CT 06604
COACHING JOB OPENING HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive cheerleading techniques to prepare them for events and/or competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. The Coach is responsible for setting and conducting practice times after academic classes and supervising the team at games, camp and any other activity where the team cheers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and run effective warm up, practices and games.
Attends tryouts, practices, games, competitions, and cheer camp.
Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
With the Athletic Director, maintains a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Create, clean, and/or teach routines.
Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision and discipline of students at all times.
Has current CPR and first aid certification.
Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
Conferences with the Athletic Director and parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of and/or disciplinary actions taken with students.
Follows state, regional, and CIF regulations governing the program
Models positive sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
Promotes a spirit of cooperation and friendship between the cheerleaders and the dance team.
Keep on hand eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records as provided by the Athletic Director.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Encourage cheerleaders to participate in other campus events and service projects.
Help plan and facilitate group and morale-building activities for the team.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrators
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Experience working with high school students
Knowledge of academic area
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of all other subject matter
Ability to work effectively with others
Basic computer skills
Excellent reading comprehension
Excellent math comprehension
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum High School Diploma Required
CT SDE coaching certification or Connecticut Teaching Certificate
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Concussion Management Training
Experience as a coach at high school or college level preferred; combination of head coach, assistant coach, player and/or education may be substituted
Three years’ high school coaching experience preferred
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Letter of Intent
Resume
Photocopy of coaching permit or application for coaching permit
Photocopy of valid First Aid card – SIGNED, front and back
Photocopy of valid CPR card – SIGNED, front and back
Certificate verifying concussion management training (Original Certificate will be required from candidates selected for interview)
Stipend is in accordance with the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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