The Big Spring School District is seeking an individual that would be interested in the Assistant High School Cheerleading Coach position.

NOTE:  This posting has an extended end date.  Application submisssions will be reviewed upon receipt.  Posting for this position may be closed upon selection of a successful, qualified candidate.

Head Coaches

1. The head coach in each sport is responsible for planning a continuous program of instruction.  This planned program should include written goals and objectives for each developmental level.  In sports spanning more than one level, i.e., middle school, JV and Varsity, the head coach is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of the total program.
2. The head coach must meet with the interested students at the beginning of the season to provide information relative to:  (1) practice schedules, (2) policies governing absences, (3) selection of team members, (4) general expectations (grooming, conduct, commitment, attitude, training rules, etc.), (5) health and nutrition, (6) conditioning, (7) game philosophy and rules, (8) eligibility and grading policy, (9) other items deemed necessary by the coach.  In addition to reviewing this material verbally, each coach should prepare an information sheet or booklet for each participant.  The head coach, at this time, must hand out a list of rules and regulations for all athletes to follow during the season (CODE OF CONDUCT/HONOR CODE).  A copy of these rules must be filed, before the season starts, in the A.D.'s office.  These rules shall be reviewed by the A.D.  The student will sign the "CODE OF CONDUCT/HONOR CODE" and also get his/her parents or guardian to sign it before returning it to the coach.
3. The head coach will be required to hold a meeting for parents early in the season.  The meeting should serve two purposes:  (1) to provide the parents an opportunity to receive, firsthand, information about the program and the expectations of the coaches; and (2) to provide an opportunity for parents to become acquainted with members of the coaching staff.
4. Each coach, because of his/her position, has the opportunity and responsibility to serve as a model not only for those participating in the program, but also for those assuming the spectator role.  His/her actions, comments, speech, and general behavior will have a profound impact on the lives of the athletes with whom he/she is working, on those who aspire to be athletes, and on those who support the program as spectators. 
5. All coaches must maintain a fair, un-prejudicial relationship with their players and have the physical and emotional welfare of the players uppermost in their minds.
6. The head coach, at the end of the season, shall supervise the storage of all equipment and update the inventory lists.  The coach will report any lost or stolen equipment to the A.D. (Lost/Destroyed Equipment Form D).
7. The head coach shall inspect all equipment and fields before and after each practice and immediately report any dangerous equipment or situation to the A.D. or maintenance personnel, if the A.D. cannot be reached.
8. The head coach shall fill out an "Awards Sheet Form " within two weeks from the conclusion of the season.  The "Awards Sheet Form" shall be given to the A.D.
9. The head coach shall participate in the Awards Banquet.
10. The head coach shall develop good and safe practice plans for each practice, and keep them on file for the length of the season.
11. A head coach shall never leave any athlete unsupervised!  All workouts and practices shall be canceled if no coach is physically present to supervise.  The head coach shall inform the A.D. in writing, of all practice and workout sessions; especially special practices.  The head coach must be familiar with emergency phone numbers and procedures as well as policies for reporting injuries and athletes returning following an injury.  A head coach shall have an athlete’s accident information sheet on file.  (Emergency Form)
12. The head coach is responsible for the development of an appropriate conditioning program.  A head coach shall never use violent names to describe drills.
13. A head coach should not allow any student to take any school equipment home without the Athletic Director’s knowledge and approval.
14. Head coaches will direct any concerns dealing with general operating policies, scheduling, transportation or interpretation of policies to the A.D. or Administrative Assistant to the A. D.  The building Principal is ultimately responsible for all activities in his/her building; therefore, he/she should be apprised of all unusual situations. 
15. A head coach may not expel an athlete from the team without first consulting with the A.D.  The coach may temporarily suspend a student pending a review with the appropriate administrative personnel.
16. The head coach is responsible for the proper supervision of all students participating in the program.  This supervision includes: (1) locker room, before and after practices and contests; (2) practice sessions; and (3) contests.  A coach must be the last to leave facilities being used by the athlete (locker room, practice field, floor, pool, court).
17. Appropriate first aid should be administered to any injured athlete by a trainer if available.  A head coach or his/her appointee will concentrate on an injured player until it is determined that the player is recovered, or another person in authority takes responsibility.  If a trainer is not available, he/she should be notified immediately of the injury.  A complete report of the injury must be filed by the coach with the building principal and A.D. within 24 hours.  If an athletic trainer has been involved in treating the injury, he/she should assume the responsibility for filing the injury report.  
18. The head coach must continually evaluate the program for which he/she is responsible.  The head coach should be willing and able to discuss the program evaluations with the A.D. and other appropriate school personnel.  The evaluation should be formative and thus result In positive prescriptions which will lead to improvements.  The evaluations will take place at Mid-season if needed and a written evaluation at the end of the season.
19. Each head coach is responsible for evaluating the other members of his/her staff.  These evaluations may take place twice per season, but are required to be written at least once per season.   The effective utilization of the staff is ultimately the responsibility of the head coach.  The head coach takes all applications from the A.D. for all vacancies and reviews and interviews all individuals.  (The A.D. will take part in these interviews.)   The head coach then makes recommendations to the A.D. / Administrative Assistant to the A. D. 
20. The head coach will not allow athletes to practice until they have had a physical examination and   handed in P.I.A.A. form, “Code of Conduct/Honor Code” and Emergency Form.  Failure to do any of the above; e.g, not having a “Code of Conduct/Honor Code” signed by player and parent/guardian, is grounds for dismissal and will be brought to the attention of the Board of School Directors. 
21. The head coach will also collect the $25.00 activity fee prior to the first competition date with   another school and have it turned in to the A.D.  Students may not compete in a contest or ride to an away event until the activity fee is turned in. 
22. The head coaches of all sports must submit to the Athletic Department their proposed budget no later than December 10^th of each year. 
23. Each head coach must complete First aid and CPR. The head coach will also need to have one coach from their Junior High program go through these training courses.  All coaches must do the Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Act 126 training as well as an on-line concussion course, or   participate in a one hour training session set up and approved by the school’s Trainer.  Football players will need to watch a concussion video set up by the school’s trainer.
24. Each head coach is responsible to hand in score books and record sheets at the conclusion of each season. 

Assistant Coaches 

1. Each coach, because of his/her position, has the opportunity and responsibility to serve as a model not only for those participating in the program, but also for those assuming the spectator role.  His/her actions, comments, speech, and general behavior will have a profound impact on the lives of the athletes with whom he/she is working, on those who aspire to be athletes, and on those who support the program as spectators. 
2. The assistant coaches are directly responsible to the head coach and must follow his/her program. 
3. All coaches must maintain a fair, un-prejudicial relationship with their players and have the physical and emotional welfare of the players uppermost in their minds. 
4. The assistant coach shall report any major incident to the head coach and be familiar with emergency phone numbers and procedures. 
5. The assistant coach shall be familiar with and follow all rules and guidelines in the Athletic Policy.