• Shall be responsible for fully supporting LEAYSA CHEER Association fundraisers and encouraging every member of his/her squad to support and participate in the fundraising activities of LEAYSA CHEER.

• Will be responsible for the conduct of his/her coaching staff, his/her team mom, his/her cheerleaders and their parents at all LEAYSA CHEER functions.  LEAYSA CHEER functions shall include all games, practices, camps, team parties, and announced squad and league events.

• Will be responsible for obtaining medical care for cheerleaders injured during games or practices, if parents are not present.  Parents will sign forms ahead of time to allow for medical care.  Coaches must have, immediately available, the release forms at all practices and games.

• Must report all injuries to the President in writing within seven days of injury, or the next game day, whichever comes first.  The Coach should also collect witness statements from assistant coaches.

• The Head Coach is responsible for attending or sending an Assistant Coach to all mandatory coaches meetings and/or clinics sponsored by LEAYSA CHEER.

• Will appoint a Team Parent, if not given one by the LEAYSA Cheer Board, and will give the name to the Team Moms Coordinator.

• Must report to LEAYSA CHEER President within 4 days, any cheerleader who drops out of the program.

• Will not leave participants alone on gym, field or practice sites, unless supervised by a LEAYSA CHEER Coach or Team Mom.

• Will be responsible for enforcing the Player Participation Rule.

• Will be responsible for seeing that his Assistant Coaches fulfill duties and responsibilities.

• May only coach 2 consecutive seasons in a division unless approved by the Board.

• Can only head coach one squad, unless no other approved Coach is available and with Board approval.  He/She may assist on other teams.

•Must inform Director of Coaches 24 hours prior to start of game, in writing, if any cheerleader will not be allowed to participate in a game.  Specific reasons must be given; the team attendance roster and medical information must be available.

• In order to guarantee good communication all Head Coaches must have a functioning phone and/or email address and must make this information available to the League and his/her team.