2025-2026 Head Cheer Coach

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate leader to oversee the school's athletic program. This role involves ensuring compliance with state standards, supervising student participants, and organizing activities that enhance the athletic experience. The ideal candidate will possess a valid teaching certificate and demonstrate strong leadership qualities, emphasizing safety and sportsmanship. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of student athletes and foster a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Teacher's Certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to lead and supervise student-participants effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the school's athletic program.
• Ensure compliance with MSHSAA standards and oversee team activities.
• Organize practice sessions and maintain equipment inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Team Dynamics

Safety Precautions

Ethics and Sportsmanship

Education

Teacher's Certificate

Valid Substitute Certificate

Temporary Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provide leadership for the school’s entire athletic program through the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of specific activities sponsored.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide leadership in team dynamics according to MSHSAA standards for the activity of Sideline Cheer;
2. Implement and enforce activity standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions for sponsors;
3. Plan and administer Assistant Sponsor responsibilities;
4. Plan activities that support the school’s athletic teams;
5. Ensure Cheer/Dance Team participation in all Girls/Boys JV/Varsity home contests in basketball, football, and volleyball;
6. Make plans for the team to support soccer, baseball, track, cross country, and swim in either promotion or “cheer section” during contests or events;
7. Assist in the coordination of the program;
8. Be responsible for student supervision at practices and contests;
9. Coordinate with athletic team Head Coach for transportation and game management;
10. Assume responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities being used, inspect all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory), and submit documentation to the Athletic Director;
11. Organize and schedule practice sessions regularly to develop student-participants’ potential;
12. Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of best training and injury management procedures;
13. Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship;
14. Ensure regulations governing building use and hours are understood and enforced;
15. Arrange for systematic return of all school equipment, maintain accurate inventory, and hold students responsible for equipment not returned, in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook;
16. Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments, and arrange for the issuance of letters and awards, submitting all information to the Athletic Director within two weeks after the season's end;
17. Collaborate with the site-based Athletic Director to provide a solid program;
18. Pursue professional growth through clinics and publications;
19. Complete the MSHSAA Coaching Principles Course and First Aid Requirement;
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-participants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Teacher's Certificate, valid Substitute Certificate, or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This job requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and fingers, bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least fifteen (15) pounds. Visual ability includes mono and color vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 10 months