Riverside HS - Assistant Cheerleading Coach

The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the high school program in his/her sport, assists in establishing goals, evaluating the program, and determining budgetary needs, enforces all MPS rules, conference rules and WIAA rules for athletes. Maintains a safe environment during practices and contests, assists the head coach in establishing an award system, recruits athletes, promotes his\her sport within the school and community, and is knowledgeable of current sport rules.

Organization of the program

• Recruits students for participation within MPS guidelines
• Assists the head coach in conducting orientation meetings at feeder schools in conjunction with other coaches.
• Establishes season goals and evaluates the season in conjunction with the head coach.
• Conducts organizational meetings with athletes.
• Establishes practice times for his/her team in conjunction with the head coach.
• Establishes season rules in conjunction with the head coach.
• Assists head coach in arranging for practice facilities.

Coaches during practices and games

• Conducts daily practice sessions for his/her team.
• Attends all scheduled games for his/her team and coaches the assigned team.
• Assists head coaches in coaching varsity contests when possible.

Maintains a safe environment during practices and games

• Makes certain there is a first aid kit available at all times.
• Establishes rules of safety for practices and games in conjunction with the head coach.
• Supervises the locker room before and after practice.
• Prepares accident reports and submits them to the proper authorities.
• Summons medical assistance if needed in case of injury.
• Keeps emergency notification records for all athletes readily available and notifies the

proper individuals in case of accident or injury to an athlete.

• Maintains current knowledge regarding the extent of any athletic injury and rehabilitation of the athlete.
• MUST maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Copy of cards MUST be on file with the athletic director.
• Coach must ride with athletes on bus to and from athletics contests.

Scheduling

• Assists the head coach in establishing non-conference schedules and any sub-varsity schedules necessary.
• Contracts officials for all non-conference and any sub-varsity contests as necessary for his/her assigned team.
• Determines transportation needs for his/her assigned team in accordance with existing policy and submits properly completed forms to head coach.

Supplies and Equipment

• Assists the athletic director and the head coach to issue and collect all uniforms and equipment.
• Stores all uniforms and equipment securely during the season.
• Requests the purchase of supplies and equipment to the head coach.

Forms Management

• Makes certain that all prospective athletes have completed the appropriate forms and forwards them to the athletic director and/or head coach.
• Maintains appropriate individual records for athletes.
• Completes and forwards all entry forms by the due date.
• Submits all required forms to the proper authorities.

Meetings

• Attends the schools athletic council meetings.
• Attends meetings as required by the Interscholastic Athletics Office.
• Attends periodic meetings called by the head coach for the coaching staff of the sport.

Public Relations

• Promotes the sport and the total athletic program within the school and the community.
• Assists the athletic director and the head coach in the preparation of promotional items and programs.
• Cooperates with the media.
• Works cooperatively with community groups.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and the athletic director.

Rules

• Is knowledgeable of all conference, MPS and WIAA rules.
• Is knowledgeable of all current rules in the sport.
• Attends clinics periodically to upgrade knowledge.

Reports to the School Athletic Director

• Previous experience coaching high school students
• CPR/FIRST AID/AED certification

Contributes as a team member to a recreational atmosphere which is friendly, cooperative, efficient and professional.