Head Cheer Coach at Centennial High School

POSITION: HeadCheerCoach

START DATE:August192025

HOURS: 2.5 3Hours Per Day (3:30pm 6:00/6:30pm)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until Filled

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Head Coach is for the purpose of organizing and conducting the athletic program to meet the needs of the participants by providing them worthwhile learning experiences.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exhibitexceptional integrity and character at all times.
• Actas a positive role model in the school and community.
• Cultivatea program culture that demands respect between participants.
• Activelyrecruitstudents within the school to participate in the program.
• Collaboratewith and follow direction of the Athletic Director.
• Organizethe specific athletic program so that it is consistent with the District Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) (as applicable) and Mt. Hood Conference objectives for student/athletes.
• Adhereto all interscholastic policies rules and procedures working within the confines of the rules and bylaws of the OSAA Mt. Hood Conference and Board Policies.
• Manageall aspects of the secondary program at all levels including practice schedules and routines.
• Determinethe system of play to be used.
• Developandimplementan offseason program for athletes.
• Supportthe academic achievement of student/athletes.
• Overseethe assistant coaches that contribute in the secondary athletic program.
• Activelyparticipatein and support the youth program that feeds the secondary program.
• Demonstrateproper active supervision during all scheduled activities of student/athletes including but not limited to games practice locker room and transportation.
• Meetwith the players and parents prior to or at the beginning of the season to cover all participation expectations.
• Committo continued professional development and improvement of the knowledge of skill development training techniques fundaments game strategy and the rules of the sport.
• Collaboratewith the Athletic Director to arrange for transportation and finances for contests.
• Accountablefor expenditures and fundraising in accordance with established District procedures and follow written approval of the Athletic Director and/or principal.
• Followcurrent District procedures for handling of the program finances.
• Responsiblefor the care distribution and collection of District equipment and supplies.
• Communicatewith athletes in a manner that models respect. Refrain from using profanity or derogatory language at participants officials parents or others associated with the program.
• Reportparticipant injuries to the trainer following current District procedures.
• Developandmaintaina positive rapport with students athletes parents and assistant coaches throughout the program.
• Supportthe Athletic Director in recommending assistant coaches for hire while meeting District Standard Operating Procedures for hiring.
• Attendall meetings as required by the Athletic Director principal or league leadership.
• Assumeresponsibility for the conduct and performance of program assistant coaches.
• Reportany behavior that endangers the physical emotional or mental safety of anyone in the program to the Athletic Director within 24 hours.

Other Job Functions:

• Maintainintegrity of confidential information relating to students staff or District patrons.
• Advocatefor multisport athletes.
• Performother duties as assigned.

Job Requirements Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred:Prior experience in coaching with increasing levels of responsibility. Knowledge of the sport coaching techniques and student supervision.
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to effectively communicate in verbal and written modes with student/athletes parents assistant coaches and other school staff. Strong leadership problem solving and organizational skills.

Knowledge of the sport coaching techniques student supervision and District policies.

Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks maintain records establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents other school personnel meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity/depth perceptions/accommodation/field of vision.

Ability to speak a second language preferred.

• Licensed Bonding and/or Testing Required:
  • Must have or be able to obtain OSAA Certifications including but not limited to:
  1. National Federation High School Fundamentals of Coaching
  2. Anabolic Steroids& PerformanceEnhancing Substances
  3. ConcussionRecognition and Management
  4. Heat Illness Prevention
  5. Racial Equity Training
  6. Interrupting & Preventing Discriminatory Acts Training
  7. Spirit Safety Clinic
  8. First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
  9. SafeSchools Training
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance(applicant agrees to assume cost upon offer of employment)

Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Boards Policy on Evaluation of Extra Duty Personnel.