Head Cheer Coach

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities

Date Posted:
6/5/2018

Location:
Sheridan High School/Denver, CO

Date Available:
08/01/2018

Closing Date:
Open untill filled

JOB TITLE: Head Cheerleading Coach
LOCATION: Sheridan High School
SCHEDULE: Work hours based upon scheduling of practice and games
WORK STATUS: Classified, Hourly Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal and Athletic Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head Cheerleading Coach works under the direction of the Athletic Director and is responsible for training and managing the cheerleading team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, staff, and the community
• Prepare and develop lessons for practices that are developmentally appropriate for High School Team Sports in the following areas: cheers, dances, stunts, and tumbling.
• Develop routines for half time shows, rallies, community performances and competitions.
• Monitor student attendance, participation and safety during practice and events.
• Uphold the student conduct code according to district policy. Model appropriate behavior, language and conflict resolution strategies.
• Responsible for the inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Oversee and advise any fund raising activities.
• Demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, impartiality, respect and courtesy.
• Perform any other specific job-related duties as directed by the Athletic Director or Principal.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Previous Cheer/Spirit/Pom Team experience (dance or gymnastics background is a plus).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize various projects and deadlines.

Required

• High School diploma or G.E.D.

Preferred

• Bilingual Spanish/English desirable.
• CPR/AED Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to project high energy and excitement.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact.
• Ability to cope with emergency situations.
• Ability to accept guidance and feedback.
• Ability and desire to take initiative.
• Ability to listen, communicate effectively and act responsibly.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment.

CLEARANCE:
Must clear background check through the CBI and the FBI through Fingerprint submission.

SALARY:
Placement on the Additive Salary Schedule based upon previous related experience. Current Board approved Additive Salary Schedule is available for review on our website at https://filecabinet5.eschoolview.com/52FC275F-2398-4088-B57F-33576D21AE37/Salary/FinalAdditiveScheduleAfter7105.pdf . Highest initial step placement is Step 5.

BENEFITS:
This position does not qualify for health benefits. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by statute to contribute 8% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District also contributes a 20.15% in addition to the employee contribution.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/sheridan/OnlineApp/ . Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position will close once the vacancy has been filled.