6th Grade Cheer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

JOB TITLE: 6th Grade Cheer Coach

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

JOB TYPE: Seasonal, No Benefits

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Major responsibility is to serve as Head Coach with responsibility for guiding all aspects of the program including, athlete development, training, and competition, while intentionally fostering a Christlike and sportsmanlike team culture.

Qualifying Characteristics: The employee is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. They are dedicated to the mission of Christian education and are fully aligned with GCAs Statement of Faith and Employee Covenant. Please review our Statement of Faith Agreement.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is preferred. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience cheering or coaching cheer

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be self-motivated and have a passion for cheer
• Must be goal-oriented and exceptional follow-through abilities
• Ability to build rapport and foster relationships
• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate Christian discipleship and lead student-athletes to become Christ-like leaders
• Manage all aspects of the middle school cheer program
  
• Train, develop, monitor, and supervise student athlete participants
• Instruct student athletes on strategies and training necessary for individual and team goals
• Assist with off-season engagement and practice/event preparation
• Maintains professional relationships with student-athletes, parents, school staff, and community partners

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not restrict the administrations right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Indoors 90% of the time; must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time while working with a PC, and must be able to move supplies, copier paper, up to 35 pounds. Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position. Must be able to traverse campus, which includes paved areas and cheer courts. Must be able to use computer and other audio-visual equipment. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Must be able to communicate with others. Specific vision abilities required in this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to discern low volume sounds. Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Exposure to the elements when crossing campus and outdoor events occur. Change in temperature/humidity ; potential for excessive noise, using computer/monitor screen; may work alone, around or with others. Exposure to the elements is to be expected while assisting with event preparation and management responsibilities.