Cheerleading Coach

Role Objective:

To lead and inspire a team of young cheerleaders towards achieving excellence in cheerleading, focusing on skill enhancement, teamwork, and competitive success, while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

General:

• Uphold and enforce stringent safety protocols for all cheerleading activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of all team members.
• Offer tailored feedback and mentorship to cheerleaders, aiding them in setting and accomplishing their personal and team goals.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest cheerleading techniques, trends, and safety regulations to continually enhance the team's performance and safety.
• Engage in and promote community events and gym initiatives to build a strong sense of community and team spirit among athletes and their families.

Cheerleading:

• Plan and conduct cheerleading practices for the team, customizing sessions to address the varied abilities and improvement goals of cheerleaders.
• Develop and implement comprehensive skill advancement plans for the team, ensuring a structured progression in cheerleading skills from beginner to competitive levels.
• Assess and track the progress of individual cheerleaders and the team, offering constructive feedback and adjusting coaching strategies to maximize each cheerleader's development and team performance.
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities in cheerleading coaching and education, including workshops, certifications, and seminars, to ensure coaching methods remain current and effective.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and gym staff to align coaching approaches and share best practices, enhancing the overall quality of the gym's programs.
• Serve as a motivational leader in the gym, inspiring cheerleaders through dedication, passion, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of cheerleading.

Requirements:

• Over 18 Years old
• Proven experience in cheerleading coaching, with a strong track record of leading teams to success in competitions.
• Comprehensive understanding of cheerleading techniques, choreography, stunting, and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating and uniting a team towards common goals.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the field of cheerleading coaching and athlete development.
• A track record of ethical conduct, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
• Proven ability in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Must pass a background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cheerleading: 1 year (Required)
• tumbling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sports coaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Niles, IL 60714: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person