Hybrid Varsity Assistant Cheerleading Coach 0.50 FTE at Valparaiso Community Schools

Title: VARSITY ASSISTANT CHEER COACH

 Qualifications:

• Valid (state) teacher license

• Previous coaching experience in cheer

• A solid understanding of the skills and concepts that is fundamental to teaching the track and field

• Flexibility, organization, and a strong work ethic

• A vibrant personality that is well suited to work with teenage girls and boys

• Excellent instructional skills and techniques

• Solid conflict resolution and communication skills

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal:   

• To carry out the aims and objectives of the athletic program as outlined by the Athletic Director and school administration

• To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. 

• At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self discipline and self confidence.

Expectations:

• Maintain high standards as a teacher, both in the classroom and in cheer, while advocating the skills, mission and objectives of the District.

• Promote sportsmanship, be understanding and fair, and put integrity ahead of winning.

• Effectively communicate with players, parents, teachers, media, administrators and other groups within the community.

• Work in collaboration with other head coaches to promote multi-sport student athletes.

•  Demonstrate necessary organizational and leadership skills

• Have experienced past success in coaching track in a quality program, and have a strong background in coaching as evidenced by level of position and expertise in coaching

• Strive to make community connections with your team (i.e. participate in Popcorn Festival Parade, Homecoming Parade, community service initiatives, etc.)

• Other duties assigned by the athletic director. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Varsity Cheer Coach with organizing and running daily practices as well as attending daily practices

• Assist the Varsity Cheer Coach with coaching games and organizing managers.

• Assist the Varsity Cheer Coach with organizing equipment and completing the equipment inventory at the end of the season.

• Participate in High School Program Team Activities and Fundraising Projects.

•  Assist the Varsity Cheer Coach with supervision of athletes at and after practice at VHS

• Complete all required NFHS coaching classes before working with VHS athletes

• Assist the Varsity Cheer with concession supervisions, attending coaches meetings, attending parent meetings and attending award events

Responsible To:  The Head Girls Cheer Coach, Director of Athletics and Building Principal

Stipend:     As stated in the current Valparaiso Community Schools ECA portion of the Teaching Contract.