Varsity Cheer Sponsor & Program Coach

The School District of Lee County; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County in Cape Coral, Florida is seeking a Cheerleading Sponsor (Varsity) for the Winter season. This role involves coaching and mentoring cheerleaders, organizing practices, and coordinating events under the supervision of the Activities/Athletic Director.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, supervising transportation, fundraising, and maintaining uniforms, while upholding district policies and promoting academic achievement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Florida teaching certificate if participating at the competitive level.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• 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

Relate to students

Organize activities

Leadership/management

Oral and written communication

Lead diverse groups

Computer applications

First Aid/CPR/AED readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Florida teaching certificate (competitive level)

First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (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 in Cape Coral, Florida is seeking a Cheerleading Sponsor (Varsity) for the Winter season. This role involves coaching and mentoring cheerleaders, organizing practices, and coordinating events under the supervision of the Activities/Athletic Director.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, supervising transportation, fundraising, and maintaining uniforms, while upholding district policies and promoting academic achievement.