What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Cheerleading Sponsor (Junior Varsity) position at The School District of Lee County?
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Florida teaching certificate if participating at the competitive level.
- Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Valid AACCA Spirit Safety certificate.
- Current employee of the School District of Lee County.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to relate to and inspire confidence in students.
- Knowledge of and experience with organizing student activities and events.
- Organizational, leadership, and managerial skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead diverse groups of people.
- Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.
- Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Revised: 1/26/21
Responsibilities
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to students.
- Organize, supervise, and coordinate all meetings and activities which occur during the normal contractual day and extend beyond the normal contractual day.
- Assist in arrangement of transportation, chaperones, security, custodial help, and assistance at all appropriate activities in-county and out-of-county.
- Ride the bus to and from activities, staying until the last student leaves from that activity.
- Responsible for the care, cleaning, and securing of all school and District property.
- Report all accidents/injuries to the Activities/Athletic Director and/or administrator as prescribed by county/FHSAA policies.
- Adhere to District policies and procedures; abide by and enforce School Board policies on tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
- Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, students, and the community.
- Assist the Administration/Activities/Athletic Director in the development of written criteria for cheerleader selection including guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct cheerleading tryouts and practices in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.
- Select and maintain uniforms and equipment in accordance with established school guidelines.
- Supervise cheerleaders at practice and athletic events. Stress good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success.
- Work with the Activities/Athletic Director, arrange for transportation and chaperones for all activities in a timely manner, including administrative support, parents communication, submit bus request, medical release, itinerary for activities, school insurance or an approved insurance waiver form, and work cooperatively with support groups.
- Monitor eligibility according to school, District, and state rules and guidelines.
- Plan, organize, and supervise fundraising activities in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.
- Submit the following information to the Activities/Athletic Director within two weeks after the close of each season: (a) the criteria used and a list of letter winners; (b) a list of student athletes receiving special awards or recognition; (c) inventory of uniforms and equipment; and (d) program needs for the following season.
- Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Revised: 1/26/21
Additional Job Information
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