Freshman Cheer Sponsor & Program Coach

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County Fort Myers High in Fort Myers, Florida seeks a Cheerleading Sponsor (Freshman, Winter) to coach and mentor students, organize cheer activities, and ensure safety compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and event coordination across campus activities.

Responsibilities include conducting cheer tryouts, arranging transportation, maintaining equipment, supervising at practices and events, and reporting incidents per policy.

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

Strong interpersonal skills

Inspire confidence in students

Organize student activities

Leadership and managerial skills

Oral and written communication

Lead diverse groups

Industry-standard computer apps

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Florida teaching certificate (competitive level)

First Aid/CPR/AED certification (AHA/Red Cross)

AACCA Spirit Safety certificate

Current employee of the School District of Lee County

Tools

Industry-standard computer applications

Job description

The School District of Lee County Fort Myers High in Fort Myers, Florida seeks a Cheerleading Sponsor (Freshman, Winter) to coach and mentor students, organize cheer activities, and ensure safety compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and event coordination across campus activities.

Responsibilities include conducting cheer tryouts, arranging transportation, maintaining equipment, supervising at practices and events, and reporting incidents per policy.