26/27 Middle School Assistant Cheer Sponsor (Paseo Middle)

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

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an individual to lead their athletic program, focusing on Sideline Cheer. This role involves developing and improving the cheer program, supporting team dynamics, and ensuring participation in events.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid teaching certificate and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with coaches and directors to promote a successful athletic program.

Qualifications

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate.
• Ability to lead student-participants during practices and contests.
• Understanding of safety and training best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the athletic program.
• Assist with team planning and execution.
• Ensure participation in home contests.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate with Athletic Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Team dynamics

Planning and organizing

Ethical behavior

Communication

Education

Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate

Job description

Purpose of Job

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

Essential Duties And 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student-participants

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.