Reports to: Principal 

General Summary: Provides leadership to develop and maintain a high-quality cheer program that promotes school spirit.  Supports each participating student in achieving a higher level of skill, an enhanced appreciation for the values of discipline and teamwork, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Essential Functions:

• Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.
• Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the cheerleading by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous playing and /or coaching experience
• Ability to work in a multi-task oriented environment
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize and organize responsibilities

Length of Contract:  Extra-Curricular

Position Type: Exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a Cheerleader Coach.