Head Coach - Sideline Cheerleading

Description

POSITION PURPOSE: Sideline Cheerleading Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the sideline cheerleading program to create an experience that allows students to fully discover their unique design and divine purpose by engaging in sideline cheer-related activities.

POSITION HELD BY: Vacant

DIRECT REPORT: Athletic Director

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sideline cheer program that includes a growth and development strategy for the whole program from 6th – 12th grades, as well as creating opportunities for our K-5th students to be involved in the program
• Organize and conduct practice with a heavy emphasis on team development, individual growth, and skill development
• Create an atmosphere of discipleship and build meaningful relationships with the cheerleaders and their families
• Create and maintain a positive, life giving team culture that furthers the mission of CPA
• Lead and motivate cheerleaders to perform to the best of their abilities in practice and in competition/game situations
• Support students outside of the cheer program and be involved in various school events and activities
• Lead and develop the coaching staff
• Coordinate with appropriate administrators and officials to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
• Collaborate with COMPETITION Cheer coach and other members of the athletic department and coaching staff to create a cohesive and supportive athletic program. Promote standards consistent with the philosophy of the school, acting as a supplement to the overall emphasis placed upon spiritual and academic development during daily school activities for students who participate in cheer.
• Create and coordinate game/competition/tryout schedules
• Communicate consistently to ensure cheerleaders and families have all the necessary information

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree valued

Skills and Abilities

• Highly relational
• Self-starter
• Excitement generator
• Ability to think big picture while also managing the details

All employees must commit to performing their duties in accordance with the stated mission and purpose of the school, CPA 101, CPA Policies and Procedures Manual, and the Westminster Confession of Faith. All employees must be evangelical Christians and active members of an evangelical Christian church.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. The position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Christ Presbyterian Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or other protected classes as prohibited by law, excluding religion. The Academy reserves the right to make employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s religion.