Pep/Cheer Coach (Mariposa County High School)

California Department of Education - Mariposa, CA

Mariposa, CA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The position of temporary athletic team coach is designed to help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The coach will oversee the athletic program, ensuring that all participants are trained effectively and safely.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and is responsible for assignment of duties for the staff of the particular sport and program that is being coached.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of athletic practice.
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling interscholastic contests and transportation to away contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate, and coordinates maintenance and inventory of same.
• Maintains necessary attendance, responsible for collecting and maintaining medical release and doctor's physical forms.
• Oversees the safe condition of teaching stations (both practice and areas of interscholastic competitions) at all times that students are present; handles any student injuries.
• Enforces athletic codes rules established by the MCUSD and CIF.
• Establishes and enforces any additional rules that may be necessary, which must be approved and on file with the Athletic Director.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanship behavior at all times, oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• May promote athletic fund-raising activities upon approval by the site administration and/or governing board.
• Responsible for student recognition, press releases, publicity, pictures, etc.
• Gives direction to Athletic Director and/or Site Administrator concerning overall performance of Junior Varsity/Freshman Assistant Coaches.

Requirements

• Must meet temporary athletic team coach qualifications and competencies pursuant to Code of Regulations, Title 5, 5593.
• Must be knowledgeable and competent in the areas of care and preventing athletic injuries, basic first aid and emergency procedures.
• Must be knowledgeable in coaching techniques.
• Must understand the rules and regulations in the athletic activity being coached.
• Must have knowledge of child and adolescent psychology, appropriate to the grade level of the involved activity.