Assistant Cheer Coach

Assistant Cheer Coach At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As ministers and staff members, it is not only what we do, it is who we are. Purpose Statement: Calvary Coaches create a distinctly Christlike environment by training students to serve sacrificially, lead humbly, and compete with integrity. Calvary is seeking Assistant Cheer Coaches with experience in cheer and/or dance at a competitive level in high school, college, or club with at least two years of teaching experience. Must have the ability to choreograph cheers and dances while demonstrating technique and performance quality. Coaches are responsible for overseeing and directing student-athletes related to practices, games, and community events for their sport. This includes athlete assignments, uniform inventory, coaching athletic techniques appropriate to ability, communication with parents, scheduling, team discipline and mentoring of students. Specific Responsibilities: Provide supervision of student-athletes Coordinate tryouts and assign students to the appropriate team Prepare practice agendas and game-day strategies Communicate practice and game schedules to players and/or parents Maintain and care for athletic equipment Distribute and collect uniforms each season Assist with field/weight room/locker room set up and break down Attend coaches meetings and execute plans designed by the Athletic Director, Sports Director or Head Coach Disciple young athletes towards spiritual maturity Demonstrate a commitment to excellence that reflects positively on Calvary Display Christian character at all times Must be able to lift 40 lbs Qualifications/Skills/Gifts: A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ A strong commitment to the philosophies and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel Previous coaching experience for Varsity or college level teams Excellent communication skills A good working relationship with children, parents, and staff Able to control emotions; slow to anger Able to remain calm and organized during busy schedules Able to connect with students in order to provide counsel, comfort, discipline, and support Able to maintain order and structure in a large group of students Gifts of leadership, organization, and service Willingness to submit to authority Enthusiastic and positive attitude Genuine love for student-athletes Calvary Christian Academy