Extra Duty Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Hazelwood School District; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Missouri is seeking a Cheerleading Coach/Pep Director to lead and supervise the cheerleaders. The role involves directing training, coordinating schedules for practices and events, as well as promoting school spirit at athletic events. Candidates should preferably have a teaching certificate and cheerleading experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mentoring young athletes and fostering team spirit.

Qualifications

• Preferred completion of ASEP First Aid Course.
• Demonstrated history of leading cheerleaders is desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the cheerleading team.
• Establish schedules for practices and performances.
• Promote good sportsmanship and school spirit.

Skills

Cheerleading experience

First Aid certification

Education

Teaching certificate preferred

Job description

Overview

Title: Cheerleading Coach/Pep Director

Qualifications: Teaching certificate preferred. Min Require. No college credit – Completion of ASEP First Aid Course Cheerleading experience desired

Reports to

Reports to: Activities Director.

Supervises

Supervises: Cheerleading sponsors and cheerleaders

Job Goal

Job Goal: To advise and lead the cheerleaders so that they function as effectively as possible to instill school spirit at athletic events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the directing, supervising and sequential training of the cheerleaders.
• Responsible for the conduct of the cheerleaders at practice sessions and at contest.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by the staff.
• Develop a schedule for both practices and performances that will be followed by all sponsors and squads.
• Leads and directs the cheerleaders in such a way as to encourage good sportsmanship by example and leadership.
• Develop a budget that meets the needs of all squads and promotes a positive image of the Hazelwood School District. Gives input on new uniform purchases for all squads.
• Responsible for uniforms and supplies. (distribution and collection)
• Give constant attention to student athlete’s grades and conduct.
• See that the cheerleaders carry out all the duties set forth in their constitution.
• Coordinate and conduct a one week clinic for tryouts of cheerleaders in the spring of the year and arranges for all judges for the tryouts.
• Must be present or have a sponsor present at all varsity, junior varsity and freshmen football games. Must be present or have a sponsor present at all boy’s and girl’s basketball games and boy’s soccer games. Will also make sure varsity squad is at all district basketball games.
• Participate in Homecoming parade and other activities where cheerleaders may be needed. Make sure all squads are represented at this function.
• Involved in planning, administering and performing at pep assemblies during the school year.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy.
• Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not participating in sports.
• Maintains good public relations with the community, boosters club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Performs such other duties relating to cheerleaders which may be assigned by the athletic administrator/principal.