Assistant Developmental Cheer Coach

SUMMARY: The Developmental Assistant Cheer Coach is responsible for assisting with the coaching of athletes in competitive Cheerleading techniques.  Assists with organizing various aspects of the program, such as training, conducting classes, clinics, and camps as well as motivating and coaching players to develop an appreciation of the sport.  In this role the Assistant Coach will be working with athletes with a varying skill levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following:

• Assists the Coach with management of classes, clinics, and camps to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of players in cheerleading.
• Implements the Academy’s instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of the player
• Implements program strategy based on the participants capabilities.
• Encourages sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic activity at all times.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect players and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintains and secures all equipment and supplies.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury
• Represents the LGS Recreation Developmental Cheer Academy in a professional manner.
• Maintains nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Kn]owledge of the sport and current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Principles and practices of effective coaching techniques and skills
• Rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Rules and regulations of competitive play
• Standard safety practices

ABILITY TO:

• Instruct and supervise participants
• Learn, monitor, and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with Academy administrators, staff, parents, and participants
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing

• Communicate in spoken and written word.
• Relate to players and teach them on and off the court.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of experience as a competitive cheerleader

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current certificates in CPR, First Aid, NFHS Coaching, Cardiac Arrest, and Concussion at time of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to abide by rules/regulations for competitive play.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, jump,  push and pull equipment.  Vison and hearing must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded and noisy conditions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an outdoor environment with occasional wet and slippery conditions.  Exposure to variable weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.