Assistant Coach - Freshman Cheerleading

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To work under the direction of the head coach and assist in the training and preparing of students to participate in athletic activities/team sports

REPORTS TO

Head Coach and Supervisor of Athletics/Intramurals

QUALIFICATIONS

• New Jersey Teacher's Certificate preferred; County Substitute Certificate considered

• Demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for performing the tasks listed

• Demonstrates through experience, education or interview, a knowledge of the sport to be coached and an ability to provide appropriate leadership and direction to the student athletic

• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment and high standards of conduct for athletes

• Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the head coach, uses a variety of professionally sound teaching and coaching strategies and techniques designed to produce a competitive and respectable team effort

• Assists in the issuing and collection of athletic equipment and uniforms

• Scout other teams as assigned by the head coach

• Keeps abreast of improved coaching techniques and strategies and utilizes when appropriate

• Works with every student to improve her/his individual effort and make recommendations to head coach related to player development/progress

• Notify head coach of all athletic injuries and follow appropriate procedures

• Contributes when requested to the development of athletic programs at lower grades

• Takes necessary precautions to maintain safety of student athletes

• Adheres to all board policies, administrative regulations and NJSIAA regulations in the performance of coaching duties

• Assists in certifying the eligibility of candidates before the start of each season

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/ETEA contract