CHEERLEADING SUPERVISOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR--ELLET CLC HIGH SCHOOL

The Akron Board of Education announces a vacancy for CHEERLEADING SUPERVISOR-ELLET CLC HIGH SCHOOL 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

• Salary per supplemental contract schedule
• This position is State Teachers Retirement System or School Employees Retirement System position
• Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. 

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license and/or permit in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found, or to cancel and repost the position with changes as may be deemed appropriate.  If you have any questions about the position, please contact Tom McKinnon, Coordinator, Athletics 330-761-7988.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:  

• Previous interscholastic high school and/or youth cheerleading coaching experience.
• Appropriate C.P.R. and Pupil Activity Certification prior to beginning of season.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cheerleading skills, fundamentals, rules, etc.
• Must be willing to commit to evening/weekend practices and events as dictated by the athletic season schedule.

Desired:

• Valid Ohio teaching licensure;
• Successful experience as a teacher;
• Current Akron Public Schools full-time contract teacher.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Develop, implement, train and advise a varsity cheerleading squad within the rules and regulations of the Akron Public Schools and the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
• Assists with the development and coordination of the season schedule and events that the cheerleading squad will participate in.
• Develop conditioning and training/practice programs; implement safety measures as necessary and related to the cheerleading program.
• Organize and manage practice sessions, etc. ensure safety of student athletes at all times.
• Management of selected coaching staff, if applicable,  ensuring that assigned personnel adhere to guidelines and regulations that pertain to the athletic program.
• Monitor student athlete academic progress.
• Monitor eligibility of student athletes involved in the cheerleading program.
• Assist student athletes with college recruitment and scholarship opportunities as applicable.
• Coordinate the use of  the practice facilities and equipment where applicable.
• Attend appropriate workshops and clinics as necessary to remain abreast of current procedures and requirements.
• Reports to the Athletic Director and Principal. 

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public  Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you  are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.  Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of  race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability,  age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").