2025-26 Middle School Head Cheer Sponsor (Foreign Language Academy)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead its athletic program. This role involves overseeing cheerleading activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a positive environment for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports, possess strong leadership skills, and be committed to the development of young athletes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the lives of students through sports and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Teacher’s Certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of training and injury management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the school’s athletic program.
• Ensure team participation in all home contests.
• Maintain accurate inventory of equipment.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Management

Sportsmanship

Event Coordination

Education

Teacher’s Certificate

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 responsibilities of the Assistant Sponsor;
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 as a “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 the athletic team Head Coach for transportation and game management;
10. Responsible for the care of equipment and facilities used, including inspecting all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory) and submitting documentation to the Athletic Director;
11. Organize and schedule practice sessions regularly to develop the student-participants’ potential;
12. Emphasize safety precautions and be knowledgeable about training and injury management procedures;
13. Conduct team activities and personal conduct ethically during practices and contests, exemplifying high standards of sportsmanship;
14. Ensure regulations for building use and hours are understood and enforced;
15. Arrange for systematic return of all school equipment, maintain accurate inventory, and hold students accountable for equipment not returned, in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook;
16. Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments and coordinate 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 strengthen the program;
18. Pursue ongoing professional growth through clinics and professional publications;
19. Complete the MSHSAA Coaching Principles Course and First Aid requirements;
20. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student-participants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess 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 provided for individuals with disabilities.

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 10 months