POSITION TITLE:  Cheerleader Coach (Elementary)                          DEPARTMENT:  Athletic/Activities

REPORTS TO:  Activities/Athletic Director & Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:  Position is responsible for coaching elementary students in sideline cheering techniques and competition. Position motivates students to develop an appreciation positive crowd response, appropriate cheers for game situations, creative movement, and sportsmanship. This role would require planning with the Athletic/Activities Director or their designee for competitive and/or recreational opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  include the following.  Other duties may be assigned

• Attends organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential students to participate in the sport
• Confirm all students meet minimum standards to participate
• Assesses player’s skills and makes suggestions
• Implements a regular practice schedule that provides practice time for both individual and team development
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, safety, and character development needed to succeed
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:  An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. 

• Requires willingness to learn and teach a variety of positive cheers and age-appropriate movement
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES which may be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products

• Goal setting
• Ability to comprehend product manuals, memos, letters and correspondence and share information in one-on-one or group situations
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to operate a personal computer and basic office software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires meeting deadlines, interacting with the public and staff, irregular or extended work hours.  The employee is responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of others.  Must be able to meet demands from several people.