Cheerleading

1. Certificate of Completion for Module 15 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program.
2. Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit.
3. Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
4. High School diploma or GED.
5. Successful completion of pre-employment process.
6. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Considerable knowledge of cheerleading;
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior;
• Knowledge of federal, State and Board policies and regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action;
• Basic skills in cheerleading equipment repair and maintenance;
• Coaching skills;
• Effective, active listening skills;
• Organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Public speaking skills;
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
• Ability to physically perform essential functions;
• Ability to recognize and treat minor athletic injuries;
• Ability to work assigned hours;
• Ability to work effectively with others;
• Leadership ability;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Assists cheerleaders in the care and prevention of injuries;
• Assists in the purchase of equipment and supplies;
• Assists with preparation of practice facility for all practice sessions;

• Assumes responsibility for the issuance, care and inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms;

• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required;
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings;
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season;
• Communicates with classroom teachers to encourage each player to achieve;
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures in the development and maintenance of the interscholastic athletics program;

• Cooperates with the coaches and the students to promote the best interest and spirit for the school;
• Develops written rules for cheerleaders and distributes them to all candidates before tryouts;
• Directs the selection of cheerleaders, providing all candidates with tryouts prior to selection;
• Enforces eligibility requirements;
• Ensures appropriate dress at practices and events;
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals;
• Ensures proper care of equipment;
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills;
• Ensures safety of students;
• Ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner;
• Ensures the proper conduct and actions of cheerleaders at all times;
• Evaluates cheerleaders;
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook;
• Helps select and secure material and/or outfits for the middle school squad;
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents;
• Maintains respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student athlete grades for eligibility purposes, etc.;
• Maintains satisfactory attendance;
• Makes contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy;
• Organizes cheerleading practices for the cheerleading season;
• Oversees the condition of the locker room;
• Participates in awards program by distributing awards to squad members;
• Prepares cheerleaders for the sporting events;
• Promotes good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation;
• Provides a positive learning environment for squad members;
• Provides information and reports to Director in a timely manner;
• Reports all injuries to school nurse or principal
• Responds to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner;
• Schedules fundraising activities as approved by the Principal;
• Serves as a role model for students;
• Serves as the middle school cheerleader coach;
• Verifies that participants have turned in physical forms and all other necessary paperwork to the school nurse prior to engaging in sport;
• May assist in fundraisers for squad.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Physical Demands

Depth Perception

X

Standing

X

Color Distinction

X

Walking

X

Peripheral Vision

X

Sitting

X

Driving

X

Lifting

X

Physical Strength:

Carrying

X

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

X

Pushing

X

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

X

Pulling

X

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

X

Climbing

X

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

X

Balancing

X

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

X

Stooping

X

Environmental Conditions

Kneeling

X

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

X

Crouching

X

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

X

Crawling

X

Temperature Changes

X

Reaching

X

Wetness

X

Handling

X

Humidity

X

Grasping

X

Extreme Noise or Vibration

X

Twisting

X

Exposure to Chemicals

X

Feeling

X

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

X

Talking

X

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

X

Hearing

X

Exposure to bodily fluids

X

Repetitive Motion

X

Exposure to dampness

X

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination

X

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

X

Visual Acuity/Near

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Visual Acuity/Far

X

Physical danger or abuse

X