Cheerleading Coach 7th and 8th grade

Position Type:

Athletic Coach/Cheerleading

Date Posted:

9/1/2025

Location:

Kimball Middle School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Position / Title: Middle School Intramural Co-Ed Cheer

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/Location: MS ACTIVITIES

Work Days: n/a

Reports To: Building Principal / Assistant Athletic/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 5/22/2024

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a quality cheer program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and providing opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.

Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.

Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.

Maintain uniforms and equipment associated with the activity.

Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.

Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.

Manage and maintain records of the finances for the activity.

Supervise students while waiting for rides.

Maintain first aid supplies for the activity.

Maintain and complete records relative to student participation and equipment inventory.

Complete U-46 GCN concussion training and protocol.

Promote the cheer program through various forms of marketing and communication methods (i.e. flyers, website, announcements, social media, promotional items).

Coordinate, schedule, and communicate practice and performance schedules to all stakeholders (students, staff, administration, parents and community).

25 hours of practice.

1 culminating activity/performance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred

Appropriate Professional Educators License (PEL) preferred

High School Diploma required

Related coursework and/or previous related experience required Experience / Knowledge

Previous coaching experience preferred.

Knowledge of cheer safety and best practices preferred.

CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.

Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

Maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.

Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.

Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Spanish language skills preferred.

Physical Demands

Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.

Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Terms of Employment

This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance with the school year calendar.

For Non-ETA coaches, this position is for this year only.

Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the middle school athletic/activity director and building administration.

Stipend

Attachment(s):

23-27 Appendix F Salary Schedule