Cheer Coach - IM

FHLB Des Moines; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Colorado Springs is seeking a dedicated coach to develop and lead student-athletes. This position includes responsibilities for planning athlete development, ensuring communication with stakeholders, and maintaining facilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communications skills, and a commitment to student success. A focus on positive team dynamics and organizational skills is essential for building an inclusive sports environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities.
• Strong evidence of leadership that fosters a positive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develops positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Plans for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual athlete development.
• Supervises all facilities and athletes during practices and competitions.
• Communicates with athletic director, trainers, and parents regarding injuries and athlete progress.
• Plans character development activities and promotes a positive program climate.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

* Reports consistently for work as scheduled* Performs other duties as assigned* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards* Actively seeks feedback from supervisor(s) and/or colleagues* Communicates high expectations for athlete behavior and reinforces expectations* Communicates regularly with the Athletic Director* Consistently meets responsibilities in a timely manner regarding fiscal management* Consistently seeks professional growth and learning* Demonstrates a solid knowledge of the sport, the policies, rules, and game management strategies.* Demonstrates an effective understanding of the athletes’ developmental level and moving athletes to their next level* Demonstrates effective knowledge and complies with rules and regulations of governing bodies* Demonstrates strong evidence of leadership that exhibits fair, understanding, tolerant, patient, behaviors that create a positive environment.* Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills that use multiple modes, are timely, professional, and consistent with the goals of the program, school, and district* Develops positive and respectful communications and relationships with stakeholders* Effectively builds and maintains a program that fosters both individual and team growth and development* Effectively creates a competitive environment in which all athletes have a chance to experience both individual and team success* Effectively identifies and applies a variety of strategies and tactics to maximize opportunities for success in competitions for the individual and/or the team* Equipment is consistently maintained, inventoried, stored, and re-ordered prior to the beginning of the season.* Evaluates assistant coach(es) where applicable.* Has communication procedures that are clearly defined, consistently used, and proactive when possible* Includes and values stakeholders* Is aware of injuries to athletes and communicates with athletic trainer and parents, is proactive with injuries, makes sure athletes are medically released to return to play* Plans for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual character development of all athlete/athletes in the program* Produces practice plans that are detailed and assist with the advancement of individual skills progression and and strategy development* Regularly pursues appropriate professional learning activities* Rosters, transportation requests, certifications are handed in prior to deadlines.* Supervises all facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions* Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands* Ability to assist students in assigned areas* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public* Ability to follow oral and written instructions* Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities* Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities* Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility* Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities* Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness* Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills* Detail-oriented* Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible* Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills* Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community* Student-centered and relationship-focused* Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community* Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties* Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices* Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils* Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objectsFor more information on our benefits, please visit .- We believe people are the heart of our success.- We believe relationships matter.- We believe in quality education.### Our Vision- All students will have the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for successful transition to the next level and upon graduation will be fully prepared for success.