Spartanburg School District Two

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:  Head Cheer Coach

FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Summary: 

Train and supervise the varsity and the reserve cheerleading squads and provide leadership and

direction for all other cheerleading coaches and squads

Reports to: Head Coach/Athletic Director/High School Principal

 Essential Functions:

• Ensure safety of students
• Be aware of and enforce all district, school and athletic department rules and regulations
• Promote the best interest in the total athletic program as it relates to the best interest of the students and welfare of the school district
• Organize cheerleading practices in the summer, fall, and winter
• Help select and secure material and/or outfits for all squads, train, and supervise varsity and reserve squads, and supervise, approve, and direct the orientation and training of other squads
• Develop rules and regulations (in writing) for all cheerleaders and distribute these guidelines to all coaches and candidates before tryouts
• Ready the cheerleaders for games, pep sessions, and/or competitions
• Develop the selection procedures and select the cheerleaders in the spring; candidates will be made aware of the selection process prior to the tryouts
• Recommend all cheerleader coaches 7-12 to Athletic Director and High School Principal
• Provide for a uniform selection procedure and philosophy for all cheerleading squads
• With guidance from the Athletic Director, participate in awards banquet and present cheerleading awards
• If a cheerleader coach cannot accompany the squad to a game, arrangements shall be made among the cheerleader coaches to provide supervision for the cheerleader squad
• In the event no cheerleader coach can provide the supervision of a squad, the Athletic Director, and Principal shall be so advised and determine what action can be taken at that time
• Participate in various public events/contests/competitions to be determined and agreed upon by Advisor, Athletic Director, and Principal
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or athletic director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate—Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (CDL preferred) and good driving record.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

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.

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.