18180900 - ED-ATHLETICS

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Gainesville, FLORIDA
Deadline: 07 Apr 2024

Classification Title: OPSE - Athletic Coach
Job Description:

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Head Cheer Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities include:

  • Train students and teams to represent the Blue Wave with high standards in academics, attendance, behavior, and all things related to being a member of the team
  • Ensure and promote a positive team and school culture. Role modeling behavior for a K-12 setting
  • Educate individuals, students, and teams on the rules, strategies, & techniques for a sport or sports, leadership, and teamwork
  • Plan, organize, and lead practice sessions
  • Train, encourage, and motivate athletes to prepare them for games and competitive events
  • Teach safety rules and regulations and ensure they are enforced
  • Develop physical conditioning programs that equip athletes to meet their potential
  • Evaluate team members to determine potential; assign positions or roles to athletes based on strengths and weaknesses
  • Ensure athletes are using equipment properly and safely
  • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of players and modify coaching strategies accordingly
  • Remain current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies and techniques, and technology relevant to a particular sport(s)
  • Organize football and basketball tryouts, summer conditioning, cheer camp and practices
  • Collaborate with the Athletic Director on the Cheer Buddies Program
Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with 24-25 supplement schedule (Appendix F of UFF Bargaining Agreement)

Minimum Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Florida Department of Education- Athletic Coaching (or Teaching) Certificate or intention to acquire certification
  • FDLE Background check
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent leadership, teamworking, and teaching skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to effective strategies for motivating and teaching students with differing abilities from a variety of backgrounds 
  • Coaching background and experience
  • Special Instructions to Applicants:

    No phone calls please.

    In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • List of References
  • This is a time-limited position. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

    Health Assessment Required: No

     



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