Middle School Cheer Coach

Reports to: Campus Assistant Principal

Position will be paid by stipend that will be commensurate with experience
Primary Purpose:Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in cheerleading, including basic cheerleading skills, tumbling, dance, and stunting. Contribute to education program as a whole and growth of students involved in cheerleading.
Qualifications:Education/Certification:
Preferred Bachelor's' Degree
Must be certified or willing to be certified in CPR, first aid and AED, and cheer safety

Special Knowledge/Skills:
General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures governing public school cheerleading
Knowledge of routines, tumbling, choreography, dance, and cheerleading skills

Experience:
Experience as cheer coach or participant in cheerleading
Major Responsibilities and Duties:Teach procedures, rules, conduct, accountability, techniques and skills needed for the cheerleading.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes.
Have high expectations; motivate cheerleaders to achieve maximum potential.
Be firm but fair, structured, and consistent with rules and regulations.
Manage and supervise conduct of cheerleaders at all practices and events to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Supervise and make arrangements for cheerleaders to attend and cheer at the majority of home sports games.
Communicate professionally and positively with students.
Communicate professionally and establish a mutual respect between yourself and cheerleader parents/guardians.
Demonstrate consistency with disciplinary matters.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations; take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and
Keep informed of and ensure compliance with rules and other applicable guidelines and required standards.
Continually evaluate coaching skills program and make changes based on information gathered.
Assist with the setup of relevant day camps and cheerleader training during summer months.
Apply and enforce consistent student discipline during cheerleading activities and practice sessions in accordance with established guidelines, Cheerleader Constitution, Student Code of Conduct and Student.
Ensure that dance routines, stunts, tumbling, chants, are of high quality, entertaining, and present a positive reflection on the school represented.
Establish and work with a competitive team of cheerleaders.
Coordinate campus pep rallies; prepare routines, with cheerleaders and support groups/booster clubs for pep rallies as needed and directed.
Coordinate and actively prepare students for quality participation in tryouts, performances, and camps.
Communicate effectively with administration, students, and coworkers.
Ensure involvement in district and community events with cheer.
Maintain accurate inventory, budget, maintenance, and general operations of uniforms, equipment, Select and maintain uniforms and equipment in accordance with established school guidelines.
Supervise cheerleaders at practice and athletic events. Stress good sportsmanship leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success.
Make arrangements for transportation and chaperones for all activities in a timely manner, including administrative support, parent communication, submits bus request, medical release, itinerary for activities, school insurance or an approved insurance waiver form, and work cooperatively with support.
Plan, organize, and supervise fund raising activities according to district and campus.
Supervisory Responsibilities:None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Work is typically performed indoors in a gymnasium and outdoors; requires stamina and endurance and physical exertion associated with demonstrating techniques; may be required to balance, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to high noise levels and childhood diseases; and may experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.