Assistant Coach - Cheer

1. Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets. Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive Cheerleader techniques to prepare them for events or competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

2. Duties may also include assisting with team travel arrangement, other office/ paperwork duties as needed.

3. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.

4. Assesses skills and assigns team positions.

5. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

6. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.

7. Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

8. Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

9. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and always provides proper supervision of students.

10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

11. Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.

12. Models' sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.

13. Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.

14. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.

15. Models' nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position and a Bachelor's degree is Preferred. 2 Years experience required.

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Department: Bradford Athletics Campus: Bradford Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 5-10 Work Schedule: As scheduled for training times and athletics events Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Requested Pay Rate: 30 Visa Sponsorship Provided: Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents: Resume

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