The role of the Cheerleading Coach is to teach the cheerleading squad to promote school spirit and encouragement of athletic teams. Saint Francis High School sees the role of the Cheerleading Coach as being someone who, in addition to having a high level of knowledge in coaching the sport of cheerleading and stunting, can teach and model all the aspects of being a Holy Cross person. Ideally, it will be someone who can coach our students in a highly competitive sport yet help them keep a balance in all aspects of their lives, spiritually, socially, and academically. The Head Athletic Coach for Cheer will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will have part-time responsibilities in each school semester as well as the summer. The role pays $9936 throughout the year. Apply HERE

The Head Coach is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Establishment of Program Philosophy - The head coach is responsible for the establishment of a program philosophy (philosophy, skills, techniques..)  that will be shared with the program as well as students and families.    All athletic department philosophies including those of effort, teamwork and sportsmanship should also be shared with our coaches, student-athletes and parent communities. 
• Scheduling - The head coach will be responsible for scheduling and communicating daily practice space and logistics, including but not limited to, daily practice spaces, team try outs, summer clinics and camps, and participation in athletic events.  
• Attendance - The head coach is responsible for attending all required school, league and section meetings and being properly prepared for such meetings. 
• Equipment - The head coach is responsible for all equipment and uniform needs of the program.  All equipment orders will be made in consultation with the equipment manager. 
• Coaching Candidates - The head coach is responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics in finding and interviewing potential assistant coaching candidates.  
• Pre-Season Program - The head coach will be responsible for coordinating a pre-season conditioning/lifting program as well as organizing logistics for participation in local cheer camps.  
• Knowledge - The head coach is responsible for maintaining a knowledge of all sport, school, league, section and state rules and bylaws.
• Practice - The head coach is responsible for preparing for daily practice with a written practice plan.  The head coach is also responsible to attend daily practice and coach our student-athletes in proper and correct techniques. 
• Supervision - The head coach is responsible for coordinating the supervision of student-athletes before, during and after workouts and performances.  
• Paperwork - The head coach is responsible for coordinating team forms for all student-athletes in the program.  
• Meetings - The head coach is responsible for planning pre-season meetings with coaching staff to discuss philosophy, expectations, teaching techniques, the upcoming year, and any other issues that they see as relevant.   The head coach is also responsible for planning and putting on a pre-season parent/student meeting and an end-of-the-year potluck celebration. 
• Support of School Mission - The head coach is responsible for supporting the academic, spiritual and social mission of the school.  It is expected that the head coach keeps abreast of students' academic performances.  Finally, it is expected that the head coach supports the spiritual mission of the school by coordinating a program mass, prayer before athletic contests and a varsity service project. 
• Budget - The head coach is responsible for coordinating with the athletic director on all budget concerns.  It is also the head coach's responsibility to make sure the program acts in compliance with the stated budget. 
• Promotion of Program - The head coach is responsible for coordinating the marketing and promotion of the program along with the athletic director. 
• Evaluation - The head coach will be responsible for coordinating a review and evaluation of all staff members with the athletic director. 
• Transportation - The head coach will be responsible for coordinating with the athletic director on all transportation requests.   
• Tryouts - The head coach will be responsible for administering a tryout period for their sport.  The tryout period must last at least 5 practices and students must be given a list of items that they will be evaluated on during this tryout period.
• Game Day Responsibilities - The head coach is responsible for coordinating all game day responsibilities for their program.
• Growth of the Program -  The head coach will be responsible for looking at ways to continue to grow and develop the program.

Certifications - The head coach will be responsible for the completion of all coach's certifications including the state CIF class as well as current First Aid and CPR classes.