Assistant Coach - Cheerleading

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Cooperate with the head coach in the assigned interscholastic sport in maintaining a quality program within the policy framework of Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. Assist each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem; establish a sense of worth and competence, self-discipline, recreational enrichment, as well as the principles of fair play and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Prefer certified teacher (NPS, Inc. staff given preference).
• New Mexico coaching license required for the sport involved.
• Experience and/or education in the athletic activity that is being supervised.
• Must be willing to devote a large amount of time to students and the sport involved.
• Must be sensitive, firm, insightful, adaptable, consistent and flexible.
• Must have CPR/First Aid; Blood Borne Pathogen Trainings with Certification of completion.
• A strong emphasis is placed on all forms of human relations and communication skills oral, nonverbal, and written.
• Ability to speak Navajo is required.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Navajo/Indian preference:

Consideration for employment will be given to Navajo, American Indian or Alaskan Tribal member with the required documentation including the necessary qualifications to meet the minimum requirements of the position. The Navajo/Indian preference law shall apply in all aspects of the position.

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

The position is paid at a coaching salary rate and payable in two (2) installments during the term of the supplemental contract.

Note: Notwithstanding the above, this position is subject to possible furlough, or reduction in force under NPS, Inc. Personnel Policies; due to unforeseen reductions in program funding that requires such general program changes.

SUPERVISOR

Primary: Athletic Director, Head Coach

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Support and efficiently carries out responsibilities in accordance with Navajo Preparatory School Board, Inc. (NPS) Policies and Procedures.
• Represents NPS in a manner reflecting professionalism and which enhances community understanding of the program.
• Secures and protects the confidentiality of NPS, Inc. student and staff personnel information.
• Takes a leadership role in the development of the athletic program that coordinates with the academic and residential programs.
• Uses sound and acceptable coaching techniques in all phases of the program.
• Develops and adheres to an efficient and technically sound conditioning and injury prevention and treatment program.
• Develops in conjunction with the Dean of Student Life/Athletic Director a sound system for equipment accountability.
• Strive to build good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and fans.
• Adheres to all School policies and procedures regarding the athletic program.
• Models good sportsmanship and enforces sportsmanlike behavior among the players at all times.
• Coaches individual participants in the fundamental and advanced skills necessary to develop their full potential in the sport involved.
• Demonstrates ability to motivate the team and individual players.
• Commands respect of the players.
• Instills a positive attitude towards self, team, staff, parents, and sport on the part of individual players.
• Communicates personal and program expectations to team and to individual players.
• Coach's individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans, schedule, coordinate and a safe regular program of practice sessions during the course of the season.
• Enforces all rules of the league, state and national association as they pertain to the respective sports.
• A complete and signed parental permission form and physical examination card shall be in the hands of the coach or athletic office prior to an athlete beginning practice.
• Assures that players and coaches understand the training ru