YMS Assistant Cheer Coach

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description York School District Middle Level Assistant Cheer Coach Position Summary The Assistant Cheer Coach supports the Head Cheer Coach in developing a positive, disciplined, and successful cheerleading program. The coach helps teach cheerleading skills, promotes sportsmanship, ensures student‑athlete safety, and assists in creating an environment that encourages teamwork, school spirit, leadership, and academic success. Coaching Responsibilities Assist with planning and conducting practices and games. Teach and reinforce proper cheerleading techniques, motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, and game‑day routines. Help prepare teams for athletic events, pep rallies, and special school activities. Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and school pride. Support the Head Coach in evaluating athlete performance and development. Serve as a positive role model for student‑athletes. Supervise student‑athletes during practices, games, competitions, travel, and team events. Ensure student‑athletes follow school, district, and team rules. Maintain appropriate discipline and positive behavior standards. Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging team culture. Enforce safety guidelines and proper stunt progression. Monitor the condition and use of equipment and uniforms. Report injuries, accidents, and concerns promptly to the Head Coach and Athletic Director. Follow all school district, state athletic association, and cheerleading regulations. Administrative Duties Assist with attendance records, communication with parents, and team documentation. Help coordinate uniforms, equipment, fundraising activities, and team events as assigned. Attend coaches' meetings, professional development sessions, and required trainings. Support eligibility monitoring and academic expectations for team members. Qualifications Previous cheerleading and/or coaching experience preferred. Knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals, safety standards, and stunt progression. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administration. Current CPR, First Aid, and any state‑required coaching certifications preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, demonstrate skills, and supervise activities for extended periods. Ability to lift, spot, and assist cheerleaders safely during practices and events. Evaluation The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation. EEO Statement York School District One does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, handicap, sex, age, alienage, or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.

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This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. Position Type: Part-Time Contact Information Jennifer Bolin , Director of Human Resources 1475 East Liberty St. York, South Carolina 29745 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education