26/27 Middle School Assistant Cheer Sponsor (Foreign Language Academy)

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Kansas City is seeking a Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach to support and lead the school's athletic cheer program. This part-time coaching position focuses on teamwork and compliance with MSHSAA standards while enhancing student-athlete development.

The successful candidate will help organize practices, manage equipment, and collaborate with other coaches. Applicants must possess a valid teaching certificate. Competitive salary of $2,000 per year offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and demonstrate leadership in team dynamics aligned with MSHSAA standards for Sideline Cheer.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing activity standards outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook.
• Plan and organize activities that support the school's athletic teams.

Education

Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletic Director / Building Principal

Salary Grade: $2000

Position Summary: Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student‑athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support and demonstrate leadership in team dynamics aligned with MSHSAA standards for Sideline Cheer.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing activity standards outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook, including attending all required sponsor sessions.
• Support planning and execution of Assistant Sponsor responsibilities.
• Plan and organize activities that support the school's athletic teams.
• Ensure Cheer/Dance Team participation at all Girls and Boys JV and Varsity home contests (basketball, football, and volleyball).
• Coordinate efforts for the team to support other athletic programs (soccer, baseball, track, cross country, and swim) through promotions or organized cheer sections.
• Assist in the coordination and overall management of the cheer program.
• Support the Head Coach with student supervision during practices and contests.
• Collaborate with Head Coaches on transportation and game management logistics.
• Maintain responsibility for the care, inspection, and inventory of all equipment and facilities; submit required documentation to the Athletic Director.
• Help organize and schedule regular practice sessions focused on maximizing student‑athlete development.
• Emphasize safety and remain informed on best practices for training and injury management.
• Model ethical behavior and uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship at all times.
• Ensure building use policies and schedules are understood and followed.
• Oversee the return of all school equipment, maintain accurate inventory records, and hold student participants accountable per the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Assist with maintaining records of team and individual achievements and support the distribution of awards; submit all required information to the Athletic Director within two weeks of season completion.
• Collaborate with the site‑based Athletic Director to ensure a strong and successful program.
• Participate in ongoing professional development through clinics and relevant publications.
• Complete required MSHSAA Coaching Principles Course and First Aid certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least fifteen (15) pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: 10 months

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $2,000 per year