High School Basketball Cheer Coach

Job Title:High School Basketball Cheer Coach

Location:Ogden High School 732 W Division St.

Reports To:Activities Director and Building Principal

FLSA Status:Exempt (Seasonal/Coaching Assignment)

Position Summary

The High School Basketball Cheer Coach is responsible for leading and developing a positive energetic and skill-based cheer program that supports the boys and girls basketball teams. The coach will foster school spirit promote sportsmanship and create a safe and inclusive environment for student-athletes while representing Ogden Community School District in a professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan organize and conduct regular practices during the basketball season.
• Teach and develop cheer skills including motions jumps chants stunts (if applicable) crowd engagement and game-day performance routines.
• Coordinate and supervise cheerleaders at home and away basketball games.
• Promote positive school spirit and sportsmanship in alignment with district and conference expectations.
• Ensure the safety of all participants by following proper technique instruction and safety guidelines.
• Supervise students at practices games and team events in accordance with district policies.
• Communicate effectively with athletes parents/guardians administration and the activities department.
• Manage uniforms equipment and inventory in a responsible manner.
• Assist with fundraising efforts as appropriate to support the program.
• Collaborate with basketball coaches and school administration to coordinate schedules expectations and program goals.
• Model professionalism integrity and positive leadership for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activities Director or Building Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of cheer techniques safety standards and performance preparation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students.
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Working Conditions

• Seasonal position aligned with the high school basketball season.
• Evening practices and games required including travel to away contests.
• Physical ability to demonstrate cheer techniques and actively supervise students.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated by the Activities Director and/or Building Principal in accordance with district procedures.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson Ogden High School 732 W. Division St. Ogden IA 50212