Middle School Cheerleading Coach

Decatur Public School District; Maryland; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Decatur Public School District is seeking a Middle School Cheer Sponsor for the upcoming season. The role involves instructing athletes in cheerleading fundamentals and physical training, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with necessary certifications. Candidates must have prior coaching experience, exemplary character, and will undergo a criminal background check. The position offers a competitive salary based on collective bargaining agreements and requires good character and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior participation or coaching experience in cheerleading required.
• Must demonstrate exemplary character and ethics.
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamentals and physical training.
• Schedule practices and collect necessary forms from athletes.
• Conduct parent informational meetings at the start of the season.

Skills

Prior participation or coaching experience in cheerleading

Exemplary character and ethics

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Middle School Cheer Sponsor

Schedule: Schedule B. Additional duties: Coaching.

Purpose

Instruct athletes in team and individual fundamentals and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of positive values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self‑discipline and self‑confidence.

Qualifications

• Prior participation or coaching experience in cheerleading
• Exemplary character and ethics
• All coaches must submit to a criminal background check
• Obtain/Maintain CPR/AED Certification
• Successfully complete, prior to the start of season, IESA/IHSA concussion protocol (renew every two years)
• Complete assigned District on‑line trainings

Reports To

Athletic Director and Principal

Performance Responsibilities

Program Administration

• Demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship and good character within all aspects of the program.
• Assists in scheduling of practices.
• Collects and submits all forms, waivers, and participation fees from athletes prior to first contest to the building athletic director.
• Adheres to IESA Eligibility requirements.
• Supportive of the District and the program at all times.
• Works collaboratively with other coaches within the building.
• Arrives prior to athletes and is prepared for all scheduled practices/games, and remains until all student athletes are in custody of a parent/guardian prior to leaving all practices/events for this sport.
• Creates, with athletic director approval, a set of team rules and guidelines that are to be signed off on by athletes and parents prior to first official contest and a copy given to building administrator.

Communication

• Conducts parent informational meeting at start of season, prior to first official practice.
• Communicates with athletic director on a frequent basis.
• Creates a mandatory emergency contact information sheet and shares with athletic director and building administration.
• Ensures that all athletes and parents have necessary practice and season schedules.
• Communicates with all parties when schedules necessitate a change.
• Communicates with other coaches within the building, and within the sport at other levels.

Terms of Employment

Salary to be based upon Schedule B of collective negotiation bargaining.

Evaluation

This position is evaluated annually by the principal with input from the athletic director.

Mental and Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Maintain positive attitude when dealing with students, parents, staff and the public. Frequent district and some statewide travel is required. Work with frequent interruptions, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Possible exposure to hot or cold weather conditions.

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.