College Station Independent School District Job Description
Job Title:	High School Head Cheer Coach	Reports to:		Principal and Assistant Director of Athletics
Wage Status:  Hourly rate, up to $6,000 or         CSISD Professional: $6,000 stipend		Department/Campus:		A&M Consolidated High School & Athletics
		Work Days:	N/A	Revised:	01/2025

 

Primary Purpose:

To lead the high school cheer program by promoting good citizenship and preparing, motivating and encouraging each student to reach his or her full potential within a safe, caring, cooperative environment in the primary aspects of school and community spirit and high performance standards in statewide competition.

 

Special Knowledge/Experience:

• Pep Rally Organization
• NCA/UCA Competition Experience

 

Education/Certification: 

Coaches and sponsors of cheerleading and spirit programs must complete the following education and training requirements:

 

• AED & CPR Certification
• UIL Concussion Education
• Cheer Specific Safety Course
• UIL Rules Compliance Program through Register My Athlete:
• UIL Safety Training for Extracurricular Activities
  •Spirit Specific Module

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate high school cheer program in accordance with CSISD and UIL policy
• Effectively lead a successful program that develops character in student athletes, maximizes talents, maximize time with organization of practices
• Promotes a positive image for the CSISD community
• Creates a positive, caring climate for staff and students within the high school cheer program
• Works collaboratively with campus level and district level administration for continuous growth in a shared vision
• Promotes school and community spirit by participating in opportunities to represent the school and supports athletic programs
• Prioritizes high performance standards in Spirit competitions

 

Administration:

• Manage allotted budget and selection of uniforms and material needed for student success
• Oversee the tryout process along with a school assistant principal to ensure all procedures are carried out appropriately
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the athletic programs
• Details expectations prior to the start of the new cheer year with a parent meeting

 

Program Management:

• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students athletic ability on a regular basis
• Recommend hiring of assistant coach
• Requisition supplies, uniforms and equipment for your sport in cooperation with assistant athletic director
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation
• Set clear and consistent program expectations that parallel district philosophy

 

 Student Management:

• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports and out of town trips
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with student code of conduct and student handbook
• Ensure with student athletes that you encourage by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation…creating an atmosphere that places equal emphasis on every sport

 Communication:

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, assistant athletic director and director of student activities
• Use technology effectively in communications, instruction and administrative tasks

Other:

• Attend designated campus athletic events
• Keep informed of and ensures compliance with all UIL rules
• Attend meeting with athletic director
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assistant coach

 

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and display monitor

 

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

 

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate.  The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail.  There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.  The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.  Regularly perform multiple, highly complex, tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions and compliance with legal guidelines. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrate into different school environments. Occasionally work prolonged and irregular hours.

 

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age
in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated
youth groups.