Junior Varsity Cheer Asst. Coach (opens in new window/tab)

Paycom; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A local school seeks a Junior Varsity Cheer Assistant Coach to help develop young cheerleaders. Responsibilities include planning practices, teaching routines, and attending games. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience working with high school girls. A commitment to the positive development of the cheer program and alignment with the school’s values are essential. This seasonal position allows you to inspire and engage with the cheer community.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to the positive development of the cheer program.
• Ability to build a good rapport with students and parents.
• Agree with and support TCA’s Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements.

Responsibilities

• Attend JV cheer practices during the season.
• Assist the JV Cheer Head Coach in planning practices.
• Choreograph and teach pep rally routines.
• Attend and assist with games, pep rallies, and cheer tryouts.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to instill teamwork and community

Experience working with high school girls in cheerleading

Knowledge of cheerlading techniques

Job description

Position

Junior Varsity Cheer Assistant Coach

Reports To

Junior Varsity Cheer Head Coach

Start Date

Immediately

Hours

Seasonal

General Responsibilities

• Attend JV cheer practices during football and basketball season (3-4 per week)
• Assist JV Cheer Head Coach in planning and organizing practices
• Assist JV Cheer Head Coach in choreographing and teaching pep rally routines (2-3 routines)
• Assist JV Cheer Head Coach in choosing and approving music for pep rally routines
• Attend pep rallies that JV performs at (2-3)
• Attend all JV Football games (home and close away)
• Alternate attending all JV basketball games (home and close away)
• Assist JV Cheer Head Coach to teach jumps, stunts, cheer techniques and dance routines
• Assist with fittings and ordering for all cheer uniforms for 8th, JV and Varsity
• Assist Varsity Cheer Head Coach and JV Cheer Head Coach with cheer tryouts, presentations, and parent meetings for 8th, JV and Varsity
• Attend Summer Cheer camp when scheduled (first week of summer)
• Attend Work Week in August to prepare for upcoming season
• Assist with managing miscellaneous items (logistics, travel, ordering, etc.)
• Coordinate with JV Cheer Head Coach to communicate with parents on a weekly basis (website, scheduling, updates, etc.)

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• A strong commitment to the positive development of the cheer program at TCA
• Ability to instill teamwork and community within a group of girls pointing them to Christ
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with high school girls in cheerleading
• Knowledge of the sport of cheerleading (jumps, cheers, stunts, tumbling, etc.)
• Ability to build a good rapport with students and parents
• Agree with and support TCA’s Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Regularly works inside but some outdoor time required for games and practices
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and pull items
• Ability to demonstrate jumping, stunting, dancing and cheering
• Ability to move items weighing up to 20 lbs. (cheer mats)
• Ability to assist with stunting and lifting cheerleaders
• Early mornings and late nights required
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
• Maintaining composure in dealing with colleagues, parents and students

The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.