Athletic Coach - Middle School Cheer

Christian Academy of Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A Christian educational institution in Knoxville is seeking an Assistant Coach for its middle school cheer program. Responsibilities include administering the program, mentoring student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with TSSAA regulations. The ideal candidate must be a born-again Christian with strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities. The role requires teaching athletes in a spiritually nurturing environment consistent with the school's core values and supporting their athletic development.

Qualifications

• Spiritually sensitive individual with a strong understanding of the school's mission.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to responsibly manage confidential student and family matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the middle school cheer program administration.
• Mentor and disciple student-athletes in accordance with CAK's values.
• Maintain responsibility for all program expenditures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Discipleship and mentoring

Professionalism

Ability to handle sensitive matters

Education

Born-again Christian

CPR, AED, First Aid certification

Job description

Description

The Assistant Coach, in collaboration with the head coach and athletic director, is responsible for the overall administration of the middle school cheer program. Responsible for all aspects, including discipling and mentoring student-athletes, parent relations, scheduling, travel, and budget. The assistant coach is expected to lead a program that reflects the highest standards of conduct and CAK’s core values.

Requirements

A coach for Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission and philosophy of the school. The coach must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity and leadership abilities that will enable him/her to lead in God’s truth. The ability to communicate well with various types of people, handle information appropriately, maintain a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude and integrity in all situations are prerequisites.

• Executing a consistent and unbiased participant tryout opportunity.
• Developing and implementing an intentional plan of student athlete discipleship.
• Maintaining responsibility for expense control with all program expenditures.
• Responding to Athletic Office informational requests for information pertaining to rosters, scheduling, compliance requirements, and mandatory department meetings.
• Supervise the activities of the dressing room, including content of conversations, language used, who is entering, and securing the space when not being utilized.
• Provide consistent program communication with the student athletes and parents.
• Executing leadership and organization at home and away football and basketball games.
• Organizing year-end team banquet.
• Provide appropriate training, discipline, and coaching that leads to a highly competitive program; evaluate individual student athletes and develop a coaching plan that takes student‑athletes to their full potential.
• Work closely with high school, and middle school coaches to build program and develop coaching plans.
• Develop individual and team skills through well planned training and positive reinforcement.
• Communicate proactively with student‑athletes and parents/guardians as appropriate regarding expectations, camps, practices, and game schedules.
• Supervise student‑athletes before and after practices / games.
• Supervise all areas of participation including but not limited to gyms, fields, arenas, theater, locker or dressing rooms, buses, etc.
• Issue equipment and uniforms to student athletes, ensuring all equipment is maintained properly and uniforms are returned.
• Attend all games (both home and away) continuing through the conclusion of any post‑season tournament(s).
• Set up facilities in preparation for practice, games, and events.
• Conduct pre‑season conditioning and practices.
• May be asked to operate school vehicle to games/events.
• Attend all professional development and coach meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.
• Ability to exercise discretion and utmost professionalism in confidential and sensitive student/family matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• CPR, AED, First Aid certification.
• Maintains compliance with all rules and regulations of the TSSAA.
• Complies with and supports all CAK policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.