Head Middle School Cheer Coach (Hammond MS)

Company: Alexandria City Public Schools
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:The Head Coach organizes, coordinates and promotes a comprehensive athletic program that is designed to:

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• Meet the needs and interests of the school community
  
• Provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement
  
• Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations, and be a positive role model for all students.
  
  This job reports to Middle School Athletics Coordinator/Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.
  
  This job is located at Francis C. Hammond Middle School.Qualifications:
  
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  • ACPS staff preferred.
    
  • Knowledge and background in assigned sport.
    
  • Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.
    
    Essential Functions:
    
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    • Instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
      
    • Instructs participants on personal hygiene and safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and /or trainer immediately.
      
    • Informs students of the insurance program available through the Alexandria City Public Schools.
      
    • Provides all students involved in the program a safe environment through adequate supervision.
      
    • Compiles and maintains accurate individual and team performance records.
      
    • Issues, collects, inventories, and stores equipment and provides accurate records of equipment to the assistant to the Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities.
      
    • Conveys the policies of the team, local school and ACPS (e.g. regulation on Student Responsibilities and Rights and Extra Curricular Activities) to all participants.
      
    • Ensures compliance with rules, polices and regulations of the Virginia High School League, regional and district councils, and ACPS.
      
    • Submits forms to the Director of Athletic/Director of Student Activities (e.g. eligibility rosters, players', addresses, etc.) to meet requirements by the Virginia High School League, the School Board, local school and ACPS.
      
    • Follows School Activity Funds Manual and local school policies involving financial transactions.
      
    • Establishes procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
      
    • Informs students about athletic program and encourages their participation.
      
    • Responsible for public relations and conveying information on athletic program.
      
    • Implements appropriate procedures when handling injury situations.
      
    • Ensures availability of first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.
      
    • Inspects facilities, equipment and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of participants.
      
    • Participates in professional growth activities.
      
    • Participates in the award program(s) in adherence of school procedures.
      
    • Provides an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
      
    • Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
      
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