2025-2026 Head Cheer Coach Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

2025-2026 Head Cheer Coach
Kansas City School District

• KCMO
  3090
• Central Middle School
• Kansas City, Missouri This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools
  Job Details

Job ID:

5240064

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 16, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide leadership for the school’s entire athletic program through the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of specific activity sponsored.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership in team dynamics according to MSHSAA standards for the activity of Sideline Cheer;
Implement and enforce activity standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions for sponsors;
Plan and administer Assistant Sponsor responsibilities;
Plan activities that support school’s athletic teams;
Cheer/Dance Team participate in all Girls/Boys JV/Varsity home contests in basketball, football, and volleyball
Plans should be made for the team to support soccer, baseball, track, cross country and swim in either promotion or “cheer section” during contests or events;
Assist in the coordination of the program;
Responsible for student supervision at practices and contests;
Coordinate with athletic team Head Coach for transportation and game management;
Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities being used and inspect all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory) and submit documentation to Athletic Director;
Organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-participants’ greatest potential;
Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures;
Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship;
See that regulations governing building use and hours are understood and enforced;
Arrange for the systematic return of all school equipment, maintain a correct inventory and hold the student-participant responsible for all equipment not returned in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook;
Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments and arrange for the issuance of
letters and special awards. All information will be turned into the Athletic Director within two weeks after the completion of the season;
Work with the site-based Athletic Director to provide a solid program;
Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications;
Must complete MSHSAA Coaching Principles Course and First Aid Requirement;
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Student-participants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.

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. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least fifteen (15) pounds; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of work year: 10 months

Position Type:

Temporary

Salary:

up to $4,000 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required