Basketball Cheer Coach

Gehlencatholic; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Gehlen Catholic is seeking a basketball cheer coach to oversee the cheer program for the season. You will organize cheerleaders at games and pep rallies, train students in routines, and ensure they perform with school pride.

You will teach cheers and fight songs, communicate with players and parents, and coordinate with the Athletic Director on schedules and transportation, all while upholding school values.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Iowa coaching certification or license.
• Complete Virtus training
• Completed background checks
• CPR-trained preferred but not required
• Knowledge of cheerleading from previous experiences via performing or coaching

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise students in practice and games.
• Teach the school fight song and cheers for basketball games and pep rallies.
• Communicate with players and parents.
• Attend all basketball games, home and away (Boys and Girls).
• Work with the Athletic Director on scheduling and transportation.
• Follow Gehlen Catholic rules and policies for eligibility.
• Know and follow ICCA rules and regulations.
• Uphold Catholic values while leading players.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Iowa coaching certification/licensure

Virtus training

Background checks completed

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Overview

The basketball cheer coach oversees the cheer program at Gehlen Catholic. They are responsible for organizing the basketball cheerleaders during the basketball season.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise students in the use of:
  • Practice
  • Games
• Teach the cheerleaders the school fight song and the cheers to be performed during basketball games and pep rallies.
• Communicate with players and parents
• Attend all basketball games, home and away (Boys and Girls)
• Work with the Athletic Director closely on scheduling and transportation.
• Follow the rules and policies set forth by Gehlen Catholic for eligibility requirements.
• Know and follow all rules and regulations from the ICCA.
• Uphold the values of our Catholic faith while leading their players.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Iowa coaching certification or license.
• Complete Virtus training
• Completed background checks
• CPR-trained preferred but not required
• Knowledge of cheerleading from previous experiences via performing or coaching