About this role
Season: October–February Team: 7th & 8th Grade Cheerleaders Position Overview The Junior High Cheer Coach is responsible for leading and supervising the 7th and 8th grade cheerleading program throughout the winter season. The coach will provide a positive, safe, and structured environment that promotes school spirit, teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development, and appropriate representation of the school and athletic department. Duties & Responsibilities
• Plan, schedule, and conduct regular practices throughout the season and maintain consistent communication with athletes and parents.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of athletes at all practices, games, and team activities.
• Teach and review cheers, chants, jumps, motions, dances, and age-appropriate stunting skills.
• Ensure all activities and skills are performed in accordance with current school, conference, IHSAA/NFHS, and applicable cheer safety guidelines.
• Attend and supervise cheerleaders at all home junior high girls' and boys' basketball games during the season.
• Promote positive school spirit and good sportsmanship while ensuring cheerleaders represent the school appropriately.
• Coordinate with athletic administration regarding game schedules, schedule changes, cancellations, and special events.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations regarding attendance, behavior, effort, sportsmanship, uniforms, and team responsibilities.
• Promote an inclusive team environment emphasizing respect, teamwork, responsibility, and positive relationships.
• Address athlete or parent concerns professionally and involve athletic administration when appropriate.
• Assist with the distribution, collection, organization, and inventory of school-issued uniforms, poms, and other cheer equipment.
Please fill out an application on shelbyeastern.org. Email any other information to athletic director Tommy Coy ([email protected]) & cheer coach/assistant Athletic Director Jordan Gibson ([email protected]).