Cheerleading Coach: Inspire Teamwork & Student Growth

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools seeks an Athletic Coach - Cheerleading to develop athletes’ skills and sportsmanship on school teams in Lakeland, FL.

The role requires maintaining the Athletic Coaching certificate by DOE and may benefit from a DOE coaching endorsement; it involves supervising practice sessions and coordinating with the athletic director to manage schedules and team eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must maintain Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE as required in state statute.
• Certified teacher encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Will teach the physical skills of the sport and foster values of cooperation and sportsmanship.
• Plans and supervises practice sessions suitable for age and maturity of players.
• Prepares eligibility lists and coordinates with athletic director.
• Helps ensure safety and proper care of equipment and facilities.
• Supervises all students and ensures pickup after practices and games.

Skills

Coaching

Team coordination

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Athletic Coaching certificate DOE

Job description

Polk County Public Schools seeks an Athletic Coach - Cheerleading to develop athletes’ skills and sportsmanship on school teams in Lakeland, FL.

The role requires maintaining the Athletic Coaching certificate by DOE and may benefit from a DOE coaching endorsement; it involves supervising practice sessions and coordinating with the athletic director to manage schedules and team eligibility.