Pep/Cheer Coach (Mariposa County High School)

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.