Cheer Program Sponsor & Freshman Leader

The School District of Lee County; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is seeking a Cheerleading Sponsor for Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, FL. This role includes coaching, organizing tryouts, managing uniforms and transportation, and ensuring student safety and sportsmanship.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, Florida teaching certification if at the competitive level, and current First Aid/CPR/AED and AACCA Spirit Safety certifications. This is a full-time position with district responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate if participating at the competitive level.
• Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Valid AACCA Spirit Safety certificate.
• Current employee of the School District of Lee County.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to students.
• Organize, supervise, and coordinate all meetings and activities which occur during the normal contractual day and extend beyond the normal contractual day.
• Assist in arrangement of transportation, chaperones, security, custodial help, and assistance at all appropriate activities in-county and out-of-county.
• Ride the bus to and from activities, staying until the last student leaves from that activity.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning, and securing of all school and District property.
• Report all accidents/injuries to the Activities/Athletic Director and/or administrator as prescribed by county/FHSAA policies.
• Adhere to District policies and procedures; abide by and enforce School Board policies on tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, students, and the community.
• Assist the Administration/Activities/Athletic Director in the development of written criteria for cheerleader selection including guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct cheerleading tryouts and practices in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.
• Select and maintain uniforms and equipment in accordance with established school guidelines.
• Supervise cheerleaders at practice and athletic events. Stress good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success.
• Work with the Activities/Athletic Director, arrange for transportation and chaperones for all activities in a timely manner, including administrative support, parents communication, submit bus request, medical release, itinerary for activities, school insurance or an approved insurance waiver form, and work cooperatively with support groups.
• Monitor eligibility according to school, District, and state rules and guidelines.
• Plan, organize, and supervise fundraising activities in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.
• Submit the following information to the Activities/Athletic Director within two weeks after the close of each season: (a) the criteria used and a list of letter winners; (b) a list of student athletes receiving special awards or recognition; (c) inventory of uniforms and equipment; and (d) program needs for the following season.
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Organization & leadership

Oral and written communication

Lead diverse groups

Computer literacy

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

High School diploma

Florida teaching certificate (if participating at competitive level)

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Florida teaching certificate

AACCA Spirit Safety certificate

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Standard computer applications

Job description

The School District of Lee County is seeking a Cheerleading Sponsor for Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, FL. This role includes coaching, organizing tryouts, managing uniforms and transportation, and ensuring student safety and sportsmanship.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, Florida teaching certification if at the competitive level, and current First Aid/CPR/AED and AACCA Spirit Safety certifications. This is a full-time position with district responsibilities.