24-25 - Head Cheerleading Coach - West High School
West High
2,964.00 - 6,072.00
Position Title: Head Cheer Coach
Department: West High School Athletics Department
Reports to: West High School Director of Athletics and Operations
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Purpose of Position: The Head Cheer Coach will oversee the entire West Cheer Program and instruct the varsity high school cheer team. They are responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the field. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise the cheer program coaching staff including Assistant coach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of cheerleaders in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Develop training plans for cheerleaders in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Contribute to game line-up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all games/competitions.
• Assist other coaches in monitoring team members' practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance and grades
• Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Responsible for providing kids feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior and team skills.
• Manage program budget organize fundraising efforts for the cheer program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning programs for the cheer program

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching if no teaching license.
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive development and motivation of student-athletes.
• Strong cheerleading background.
• Knowledge of cheerleading skills, development and contest situations.
• Ability to initiate and maintain communication with parents.
• Demonstrated organizational ability.
• Skill in planning and budgeting.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff.
• Preferred: Valid teaching license

Length of Work: WIAA 2024/25 Fall/Winter Sports Seasons
Working Conditions: Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends. Will be also be expected to work in various outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Requirements:
The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.