Title

Cheer and Dance Coordinator

Department

Youth Sports

Status

Seasonal

Reports To

Youth Sports Supervisor

Wage

$17/Hour

Length of Season

May-July

Position Description

With the guidance of the Youth Sports Supervisor, The Cheer and Dance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and evaluating programming and inventory/ equipment needs for youth, teens, and families. This includes NFL Cheer and Dance, Jr. NBA Cheer and Dance, camps, and special events.

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES

Agency Vision

To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.

Agency Mission

The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.

Vision & Planning System

The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.

Policy Management & Operations System

Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.

Leadership by Values System

Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE

Definition

Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT

Definition

To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.

Connectedness

Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Leadership by Values

• Establish and maintain a high level of citizen confidence.
• Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with all internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Create a work atmosphere that is safe, healthy, secure, and is conscious of work-life balance as well as the Park District’s goals.
• Ensures a welcoming culture that cultivates inclusivity, equity, diversity and belonging for all people and aspects of our organization.

Operational Excellence

• Analyzes, makes recommendations, and assists Youth Sports Supervisor regarding the quality of programming content, monitoring participation, and evaluating the success of program participants as well as evaluates and gives constructive feedback to program staff concerning leadership development, program activities, site specific protocol, and weekly curriculum.
• Completes and collects business transactions correctly and on time (i.e. verifying staff timesheets, submitting purchasing receipts, accident reports, site logs, weekly site attendance, equipment inventory, evaluations of staff and other reports as requested by the Youth Sports Supervisor).
• Uses effective and positive communication with program participants, staff, parents/guardians, and internal and external agencies as requested. Acts as a RPD liaison for the Youth Sports Supervisor while communicating with collaborating agencies.
• Active recruiter for the Cheer and Dance program according to the strategic plan laid out by the Youth Sports Team
• Organizes and conducts staff and parent meetings for athletic programming.
• Prepares program information for distribution prior to the start of the season.
• Determines season structures and/or placement of participants into appropriate divisions.
• Functions as a substitute for program staff when necessary. Finds subs for program staff when necessary. Monitors staff ratios and works with Program Coaches to shift staff based on need.
• Attends all trainings and meetings as determined by the Youth Sports Supervisor.
• Gathers, loads, transports and sets-up supplies and equipment for the program sites, maintains inventory of athletic equipment.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and policies set up by the Rockford Park District.
• Maintains a working knowledge of department safety procedures. Attends safety training programs and educational in-service opportunities as required, and enforces rules and regulations set-up by the Rockford Park District.
• Meets, greets, and communicates with parents/guardians and volunteers on a regular basis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with some college level coursework in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, or related field. At least 3 years’ experience working in Sports related programming (organizing, coaching, officiating, or overseeing athletic leagues and tournaments). Experience coordinating cheer programs a plus.

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

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 the essential functions:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a strong knowledge of cheer and dance, choreography routines, and skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for transportation between multiple sites
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently under stressful conditions, including situations involving program participants, staff conflicts, and dissatisfied customers
• First Aid, CPR and AED training (can be obtained through Rockford Park District).

Physical Requirements

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:

Medium work:

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force rarely
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including any combination of the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, sitting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions, substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• This is a physically active position that involves stamina.
• Mobility to various locations needed.
• Assist occasionally with caring for physical needs of participants including toileting, transferring, or pushing participants in wheelchair

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions during camp season, particularly rain and heat.
• Significant environmental factors are applicable to this position.