Cheerleading Sponsor (Varsity) (Winter)

The School District of Lee County

Cape Coral High - Cape Coral, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID:

5915320

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Valid Florida teaching certificate if participating at the competitive level.

Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Valid AACCA Spirit Safety certificate.

Current employee of the School District of Lee County.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to relate to and inspire confidence in students.

Knowledge of and experience with organizing student activities and events.

Organizational, leadership, and managerial skills.

Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to lead diverse groups of people.

Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.

Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Revised:

1/26/21

Responsibilities

Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to students.

Organize, supervise, and coordinate all meetings and activities which occur during the normal contractual day and extend beyond the normal contractual day.

Assist in arrangement of transportation, chaperones, security, custodial help, and assistance at all appropriate activities in-county and out-of-county.

Ride the bus to and from activities, staying until the last student leaves from that activity.

Responsible for the care, cleaning, and securing of all school and District property.

Report all accidents/injuries to the Activities/Athletic Director and/or administrator as prescribed by county/FHSAA policies.

Adhere to District policies and procedures; abide by and enforce School Board policies on tobacco, alcohol and drugs.

Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, students, and the community.

Assist the Administration/Activities/Athletic Director in the development of written criteria for cheerleader selection including guidelines, rules, and regulations.

Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct cheerleading tryouts and practices in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.

Select and maintain uniforms and equipment in accordance with established school guidelines.

Supervise cheerleaders at practice and athletic events. Stress good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success.

Work with the Activities/Athletic Director, arrange for transportation and chaperones for all activities in a timely manner, including administrative support, parents communication, submit bus request, medical release, itinerary for activities, school insurance or an approved insurance waiver form, and work cooperatively with support groups.

Monitor eligibility according to school, District, and state rules and guidelines.

Plan, organize, and supervise fundraising activities in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.

Submit the following information to the Activities/Athletic Director within two weeks after the close of each season: (a) the criteria used and a list of letter winners; (b) a list of student athletes receiving special awards or recognition; (c) inventory of uniforms and equipment; and (d) program needs for the following season.

Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Revised:

1/26/21

Additional Job Information

Supplemental

Position Type:

Full-time

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