Cheer Coach

Destiny Christian Academy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Destiny Christian Academy is seeking a dedicated Cheer Coach to guide middle and/or high school squads. You will lead selection and tryouts, plan practices, develop skills, and represent the school in league play, all while embodying the school's mission and discipleship emphasis.

The role requires formal coaching training, knowledge of the sport and its rules, and a commitment to mentoring student athletes. Weekend and travel duties may be required as part of the team schedule.

Qualifications

• Formal coaching training at college or high school level.
• Knowledge of the sport and its rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Select a team to represent Destiny Christian Academy in league play.
• Monitor student behavior and discipline as necessary.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Plan practices.
• Counsel students as required.
• Attend all games/meets and ride the bus with your team.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Student mentorship

Education

Coaching certification

Job description

Description

It is the primary responsibility of the Cheer Coach to teach and guide middle and/or high school students on the team. This is to include selection and tryouts, practice and skill development, and league play representing Destiny Christian Academy and its mission statement. This is primarily a discipleship role.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Select a team to represent DCA in league play.
• Monitor student behavior and discipline as necessary.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Plan practices.
• Counsel students as required.
• Attend all games/meets and ride the bus with your team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal coaching training at college or high school level.
• Knowledge of the sport and its rules and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all school policies and procedures, follow instructions, be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES:

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or school objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.