Cheer/Dance Coach

The Princess Feet Cheer Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in cheerleading techniques to prepare them for events and/or competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. The Coach is responsible for supervising the team at games, camp and any other activity where the team cheers. Must have extensive training and experience in cheerleading and choreography. Requires excellent communication, managerial, and planning skills. This is a classified part-time/Seasonal position.

Essential Duties

• Organize and run effective warm up, practices.

• Attends tryouts, practices, competitions, and cheer camp.

• Assesses skills and assigns team positions.

• Create, clean, and/or teach routines.

• Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of

the sport.

• Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision and discipline of students at all times.

• Has current CPR and first aid certification.

• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.

• Conferences with the Athletic Director and parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of and/or disciplinary

actions taken with students.

• Models positive sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.

• Promotes a spirit of cooperation and friendship between the cheerleaders and the dance team.

• Keep on hand eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records as

provided by the Athletic Director.

• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• Encourage cheerleaders to participate in other campus events and service projects.

• Help plan and facilitate group and morale-building activities for the team.

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrators.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required . Experience as a competitive or Non - competitive cheerleading coach at the high school or college level preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills related to cheers, cheer-dance, stunting, and choreography. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with advisor, school administrators, parents, and students.

All employees are subjected to fingerprinting and a review of conviction records.

This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements, but are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill and abilities needed.

Pay $20-25 an hour.