Cheerleading Program Assistant - Youth Sports

Rockford Park District; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Park District is seeking a Program Assistant for Cheer and Dance to teach 5–11 year olds sideline cheers, choreograph routines, and promote a safe, fun environment at Youth Sports events.

You will communicate with parents and participants, maintain attendance records, and assist with setup and teardown while clocking in through the HRIS system. Position is seasonal and location varies across facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Good organizational and leadership skills for daily supervision and direction of participants.
• Have a working technical knowledge of cheerleading and some football.
• Basic knowledge and ability to teach dancing, stunting, tumbling, cheering.

Responsibilities

• Teaches 5-11 year olds sideline cheers, choreography & prepare them for end of season cheer performances.
• Coaches the cheer squad in proper techniques to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Choreographs routines for cheer groups to enhance fan involvement at Youth Sports events.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings for professional development.
• Understands physical safety issues of each participant.
• Communicates with parents, participants, and coaches.
• Maintains accurate attendance/improvement records for each participant.
• Sets up and tears down program area.
• Exhibits patience, maturity, and dependability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the site supervisor or head coach.
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.

Skills

Age 16+

Organizational skills

Cheerleading knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

Title Program Assistant - Cheer and Dance

Department Youth Sports

Status Seasonal

Work Location Various

Reports To Youth Sports Operations Coordinator

Wage $15/hour

Position Description: Teaches children ages 5-11 cheers and routines, ensures safety, promotes a fun environment, and communicates with parents and participants.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES

Agency Vision: To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.

Agency Mission: The Rockford Park District is in business to "help people enjoy life" by providing a quality park and recreation system.

Vision & Planning System: The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.

Policy Management & Operations System: Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.

Leadership by Values System: Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement: The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE

Definition: Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT

Definition: To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.

Connectedness: Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following.

• Include but are not limited to the following
• Teaches 5-11 year olds sideline cheers, choreography & prepare them for end of season cheer performances
• Coaches the cheer squad in proper techniques to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Choreographs routines for cheer groups to enhance fan involvement at Youth Sports events.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings for professional development.
• Understands physical safety issues of each participant.
• Communicates with parents, participants, and coaches.
• Maintains accurate attendance/improvement records for each participant
• Sets up and tears down program area
• Exhibits patience, maturity, and dependability
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the site supervisor or head coach.
• Utilize the Rockford Park District's HRIS system for all HR and payroll-related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.

Requirements

To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements Listed Below Are Representative Of The Knowledge, Skill, And/or Ability Required. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions:

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Good organizational and leadership skills for daily supervision and direction of participants
• Have a working technical knowledge of cheerleading and some football
• Basic knowledge and ability to teach any of the following: Dancing, Stunting, Tumbling, Cheering
• Must be prompt and reliable.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate well with parents, participants, and coaches
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate flexibility as a team player

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Medium Work:

• Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

The Work Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those An Employee Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions:

• This position is primarily stationed outdoors; regular exposure to dirt, noise, and temperature and weather extremes.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, and problem solve.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.