Assistant Coach - Cheer

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Head Cheer Coach/HS Athletic Director/HS Principal Notre Dame de Sion School for Girls in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Cheer Coach, for the2025-26 school year. This position will be assisting in the development of the Cheer program and participants and assist in coaching.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

• To assist current High School Cheer program and team
• To assist in the development of summer Cheer conditioning camps for 5th-12th grade girls
• Interested in candidates who could possibly fulfill a full-time staff or faculty position on one of the Sion campuses
  
  
  

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience in developing HS Cheer program and participants
• Evidenced ability to maintain and consistently exemplify the highest standards of educational professionalism, leadership, sportsmanship and respect
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students, staff, administration, and parents with proven organizational and motivational skills and possess the ability to maintain classroom and/or coaching responsibilities on and off campus
• Flexibility in work schedule, as needed, as involvement in student life is an expectation of all teachers and/or coaches
• Preferred four-year degree; Minimum two (2) years of experience coaching Cheer and teaching cheer skills and strategies that apply to the skill level of the players
• Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well being of players and experience working with an Athletic Trainer, ensuring student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services
• CPR/First Aid certification and must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
  
  
  

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinate practice sessions and training programs with an emphasis on athletic growth and development, as well as safety
• Attend all practices, competitions and tournaments
• In collaboration, promote a positive attitude, academic achievement, and personal growth
• Comply with all Notre Dame de Sion Schools policies and procedures
  
  
  

Notre Dame de Sion School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion (see Notre Dame de Sion Schools Statement on Diversity). We encourage all qualified candidates who aim to support our mission and actively participate in our diverse and inclusive community to apply. The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.