About this role
The ideal candidate will have experience as a cheerleading coach and possess knowledge of stunt, tumbling, choreography, and cheerleading skills development principles. Coaches are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures established by the MIAA/MSAA and GLTS, demonstrate positive character, and promote sportsmanship both on and off the field. They will foster leadership skills in student-athletes, emphasize the importance of academic achievement, and cultivate pride within their program, school, and the broader community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The cheer coach must have experience coaching cheerleading and demonstrate knowledge of cheerleading techniques, stunting, tumbling, choreography, conditioning, and skills development. The coach must follow all policies and procedures established by the MIAA and GLTS, display positive character, promote sportsmanship on and off the field, develop leadership skills in student-athletes, stress the importance of academic achievement, and build pride within the program, school, and community.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Candidates should have experience coaching cheerleading.
- High school diploma is required.
- At least five years of coaching cheerleading experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Coaches must have and remain current with the following certifications:
- Concussion Education Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- MIAA Coaches Education Certification
- Completion of LITIX Training
- Sport-Specific Training – NFHS
ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
A highly effective coach possesses the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes while ensuring a safe, structured, and positive team environment. The coach demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of cheerleading rules, techniques, stunting, tumbling, choreography, conditioning, and skills development, as well as familiarity with MIAA/MSAA/GLTS regulations and emergency procedures, including CPR, AED, and First Aid. Furthermore, the coach exhibits proficiency in fostering teamwork, managing conflicts, coordinating schedules, and cultivating positive relationships with student-athletes, parents/caregivers, and colleagues.
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 is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
All educational and non-academic programs, activities, and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.