Cheerleading Coach (Gompers Junior High School) 2026-2027

POSITION: Coach

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

9 Months

Internal Staff

REPORTS TO: Jr. High Principal

Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Has current CPR/ AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of season

Responsible professional behavior

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people

Participation in Coaches Certification Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach's individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned