Youth Cheerleading Coach - Shawnee/Overland Park Area

youngchampionsks; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ACTIVSTARS is seeking qualified cheer coaches for evening, part-time roles in the Shawnee Mission/Overland Park metro area. Coaches will work weekdays 6:00-9:00 pm, with practices once weekly for three age groups, focusing on the basics of cheerleading and cheer dance.

Prior cheer experience and a love for mentoring youth are essential. Coaches will coach across age groups, participate in weekend events, and receive paid training.

Qualifications

• Have previous cheerleading experience.
• Enjoy working with children, ages 4-15.
• At least 18 years or older.
• Have reliable transportation weekly.
• Enthusiastic, positive and passionate about cheerleading.
• Can lead by example and be a role-model to youth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach three age-group teams in cheer and cheer-dance basics.
• Plan practices and teach safe, effective cheer routines.
• Choreograph routines and performance cheers per team level; supervise stunt fundamentals.
• Document attendance and basic records; coordinate with weekend events (3–4 per semester).
• Participate in paid training sessions to learn guidelines and methods.

Skills

Cheer experience

Child engagement

Reliable transportation

Leadership

Positive attitude

Job description

---***Now Hiring Youth Cheer Coaches - Evenings & Part Time***---

*Shawnee Mission/Overland Park Metro Areas

* weeknight evenings (6:00-9:00p)

(practices are only 1 night per week)

Multiple opportunities!

-Start Training upon hire as an Assistant Coach-

WE ARE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CHEER COACHES WHO...
Have previous cheerleading experience

Enjoy working with children, ages 4-15 and would you like to get back into cheerleading as a coach

Are at least 18 years or older

Have reliable transportation on a weekly basis

Are enthusiastic, positive and passionate about cheerleading

Can lead by example and be a role-model to youth!

For 40 years, ACTIVSTARS has specialized in offering youth programs in communities across the country. We emphasize having fun while learning. Please visit our website for more information at www.mw.activstars.com

This Cheer Coach position is for one evening per week, set day of the week that stays consistent for the full semester, such as every Tuesday evening (for example), coaching three age-groups of students (teams) the basics in cheerleading and cheer dance (with some use of poms). Experience with teaching children and choreographing cheer/dance routines and performance-oriented cheers is a plus. Our Cheer Coaches also participate in three or four paid weekend events each semester (dates set in advance).

Coaching responsibilities include practice preparations/lesson plan, teaching students safe and effectively, overseeing practice check-ins, choreographing dance routines and performance cheers per team level, team stunting fundamentals and execution and basic record-keeping.

Paid training sessions will cover our organization teaching guidelines, records, and assisting a veteran coach to see how classes are conducted. This is truly one of the most fun part-time jobs you can imagine for great pay!

Once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader! If you are missing cheer and want to take advantage of your previous skills as a cheerleader now is your opportunity to give back and be a positive inspiration in the lives of young aspiring cheerleaders by becoming a coach and mentor!

*Ideal for college students, moms, & former cheerleaders who have an established career.