Middle School Cheer Coach

Position Overview The Middle School Cheerleading Coach is responsible for leading a high-energy, disciplined, and unified squad. We are seeking a leader who is supportive but demanding —someone who fosters a positive athlete experience while maintaining elite standards for performance and conduct. A primary goal for this position is the elimination of "drama" through clear expectations, transparent processes, and professional communication. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Program Leadership & "No-Drama"

Culture Expectation Setting:

Establish a clear Code of Conduct for athletes and parents that prioritizes sportsmanship, mutual respect, and team unity.

Conflict Resolution:

Address interpersonal issues immediately and professionally, ensuring the focus remains on athleticism and school spirit.

Supportive Coaching:

Provide mentorship that builds student confidence and character while holding them to a high standard of physical and technical excellence. 2.

Tryouts & Selection Organization:

Plan and execute a multi-day tryout clinic and final evaluation.

Rubric-Based Evaluation:

Utilize a formal tryout rubric (including categories such as motions, jumps, spirit/projection, tumbling, and teacher recommendations) to ensure the selection process is objective, fair, and defensible.

Communication:

Clearly communicate the results of tryouts to all candidates in a timely and professional manner. 3.

Performance & Game Day Duties Athletic Schedule:

Lead the squad in cheering for all home Football games and all home Boys' and Girls' Basketball games .

Skill Development:

Teach and spot safe stunting techniques, motions, and cheers appropriate for the middle school level.

Spirit Leadership:

Coordinate pep rallies and school-wide spirit initiatives to boost student morale. 4.

Administrative & Financial Management Fundraising:

Organize and oversee seasonal fundraising to cover costs for uniforms, camp, and equipment, adhering to all district financial "Redbook" policies.

Communication:

Maintain a consistent and professional line of communication with families regarding practice schedules, game times, and financial obligations.

Materials:

Manage the inventory of uniforms, pom-poms, and mats.

Required Qualifications Certification:

Completion of (or willingness to complete)

KHSAA/KMEA

safety certifications and district-required background checks.

Interpersonal Skills:

The ability to command a room of middle schoolers with "calm authority" and interact effectively with a diverse parent body.

Organizational Skills:

A high level of proficiency in scheduling and logistics. Schedule Expectations Weekly practices (after school). Attendance at all home football and basketball games. Attendance at summer cheer camp (if applicable).

The Ideal Candidate:

You are a mentor first and a coach second. You understand that middle school is a formative time, and you use cheerleading as a tool to teach accountability, hard work, and resilience—all while keeping the "sideline drama" to zero.