Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:
5/1/2019

Location:
Junction City High School

Date Available:
August 2019

Closing Date:
When Filled

  Geary County USD 475
Job Description

Classification: Certified/Classified/Rule 10
Division/Department: Secondary Athletics
Job Category: Coach
FLSA: Certified-Exempt/Classified-Non Exempt

Title: Assistant Cheer Coach (JCHS)

Qualifications: *Knowledge of the principles of effective teaching
*Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport
*Coaching experience is preferred
*Playing experience in high school and/or college preferred
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Knowledge of district and state athletic guidelines
*Good health & physical condition must be able to lift 50 pounds
*Current TB skin test on file
*CPR and First Aid Certification-Required
*Bloodborne Pathogens Training-Required
*AACCA Safety Certification preferred
*Valid driver's license

Reports To: Head Coach of JCHS
Building/District Athletic Director
Building Principal

Supervises: Student Athletes

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the lead/ head coach and athletic directors at all levels to design, implement, and maintain a cohesive cheer program for Junction City High School

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the coaching, supervising and training of the junior varsity and/or varsity cheerleaders.
2. Attend all cheer practices. Both squads will practice together during the school year. The schedule will be developed by the Head Coach.
3. Responsible for carrying out head coaches' request when working with any squad.
4. Responsible for ensuring the rules and regulations are followed as outlined by KSHSAA and the cheer handbook.
5. Lead and direct the cheerleaders in such a way as to encourage good sportsmanship by example and leadership.
6. Display conduct before the students and the community so as to instill respect and good sportsmanship.
7. Attend/sponsor home games when the junior varsity squad is performing.
8. Attend/sponsor some out of town varsity events, as assigned by head coach.
9. Assist in issuing uniforms and collecting them at the conclusion of the season.
10. Responsible for other duties relating to cheerleaders as maybe directed by the Head Coach, Athletic Director and/or Principal.
11. See that the cheerleaders carry out all the duties set forth in the cheerleader handbook.
12. Attends meetings as required by Head Coach/Athletic Director.
13. Other activities approved by building administrators.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Critical Skills

1. Ability to maintain regular attendance and report at the requested time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to supervise student athletes in multiple settings including but not limited to locker room, gym, bus, and other facilities in and out of district
6. Ability to attend all games in and out of district including playoffs.

Term of Employment: August - June

Salary Range: Extra Pay/Extra Duty Schedule

Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated at the end of each season
Updated 5-1-19
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000