JV Cheerleading Coach

General Summary: Coaches are responsible for serving as the head coach for an athletic program, supporting and upholding a philosophy of athletics consistent with that of the SPSD Athletic Department, and organizing and conducting practices, conditioning programs, competitive events and fund-raising events.

Responsibilities:

1. Organize and conduct practices, conditioning programs and competitive events
2. Coach must attend and perform coaching duties in all assigned games/contests
3. Work with Athletic staff to make appropriate arrangements for home games, including set-up, officials, game management, equipment and hospitality for visiting teams
4. Work with Athletic staff to make appropriate arrangements for away games, including travel rosters, transportation, meals, etc.
5. Display good sportsmanship in relationship with students, staff, officials and opponents
6. Instruct with sound principles and expert skills in the specified sport
7. Follow philosophy of athletics consistent with that of the SPSD Athletic Deparment
8. Follow sports rules governing specific sport
9. Recruit prospective student athletes to grow the Athletics program
10. Maintain up-to-date information of sport regulations, rules changes, MSHAA policies
11. Determine goals and objectives prior to the start of the season
12. Maintain current eligibility list and team roster
13. Ensure the return of equipment and uniforms by athletes, complete inventory at the end of the season

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Teaching Certificate preferred
3. Previous experience working with youth
4. Previous experience in a coaching position preferred

All coaches not currently employed by the Saginaw Public School District MUST BE HIRED BY PCMI prior to beginning employment with the Saginaw Public School District.