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Beacon Middle School
Fall Cheerleading, Head Coach
General Description: 
The Head Coach is responsible for leading and developing the team, as well as organizing and implementing game/practice plans that will foster a positive and competitive environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the sport.
Minimum Qualification
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. Advanced education above high school is preferred.
Essential Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership and Development:
   • Develop and implement training programs to enhance player performance.
   • Provide mentorship and support to players, fostering their physical, mental, and emotional development.
   • Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback.
2. Game Strategy and Planning:
   • Analyze opponents and develop game plans and strategies to maximize team performance.
   • Make real-time decisions during games to adapt strategies as needed.
   • Lead meetings/practices when asked by the head coach to review performance and plan future games.
3. Team Management:
   • Collaborate with the head coach and other staff to ensure cohesive team operations.
   • Assist with the selection of players
   • Ensure all players adhere to team rules, policies, and standards.
4. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Maintain open lines of communication with players, coaching staff, and families.
   • Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
5. Performance Monitoring:
   • Track and analyze team and player performance metrics.
   • Implement changes and improvements based on performance statistics.
6. Administrative Duties:
   • Assist in managing the team's schedule, including practices, games, and travel.
   • Ensure compliance with DIAA rules and regulations.

 Professional Responsibilities

• Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Continue professional growth and development through opportunities provided by CHSD and DIAA.
• Able to work with other cultures represented in the community.

 
Competencies:  Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities 

1. Knowledge
   • Must have knowledge of DIAA rules and regulations.
   • Must complete training regarding Title IX and Athletics.
   • Must complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Concussion Training every two years.
   • Must be familiar with Cape Henlopen School District's Policy 118 (Prohibited Actions of Employees) & Policy 551 (Electronic Communication & Social Media Policy).
   • Equity initiatives & resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District's efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees and the community.
   • Must be aware of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE for coaches and employees such as Criminal Background Checks, Child Protection Registry Forms & TB Tests.
   • Must have experience and a detailed knowledge of online systems such as Recruiting and Hiring and Google Docs.
   • Must possess online, digital skills to maintain records and to complete evaluations of coaching staff.
2. Skills
   • Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
   • Social perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
   • Coordination & Flexibility Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.
   • Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person, and communicating with the public.
   • Planning and organization - Coordinating schedules in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Abilities
   • Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.
   • Oral comprehension Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

 The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.
Must have completed and submitted online application prior to closing date.
Your application is not submitted until you click on the submit button and get verification.
Questions?  Contact Kevin.Smith@cape.k12.de.us or 302-645-7099
The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.
A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.   
The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminacin de raza, color, credo, religin, gnero (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones mdicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), informacin gentica, orientacin sexual, o identidad de gnero, en contra de vctimas de violencia domstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; Amanda Archambault, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.