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Head of Cheer / Competitive Cheer Program Director NY Cheer and Dance New York, NY Job Details Part-time $75 - $150 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Working with athletes Cheerleading Full Job Description
THE PEARL NYC IS HIRING
HEAD
OF CHEER / COMPETITIVE CHEER PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The Pearl NYC is looking for an exceptional, experienced and high-energy Head of Cheer to lead and continue building our growing youth cheer program on New York City's Upper East Side. This is much more than a coaching position. We are looking for someone who can own the cheer program from top to bottom—developing our athletes, creating incredible competition routines, managing our competitive season and building a positive, disciplined and exciting team culture that our girls and families want to be part of.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Lead and coach The Pearl's recreational and competitive cheer classes and teams Choreograph, teach and clean competition routines, including stunts, tumbling, jumps, dance, transitions and formations Develop athletes technically and safely through appropriate skill progressions Create season-long training plans and practice goals for each team Research, select, register and schedule competitions throughout the season Manage all competition preparation, deadlines, rosters, music, paperwork and logistics Schedule and oversee additional practices, including off-site training at Chelsea Piers when needed Attend and coach all competitions, performances and special appearances Coordinate Pearl Cheer appearances at Central Park races, community events and other NYC opportunities Communicate clearly and consistently with parents regarding schedules, competitions, expectations, athlete progress and team updates Manage tryouts, team placements and athlete evaluations Recruit and help retain talented athletes as the program grows Help identify, hire and manage assistant coaches and specialty instructors as needed Coordinate uniforms, competition looks, bows, equipment and other team needs Maintain the highest standards for athlete safety, spotting, stunting and injury prevention Stay current on competitive cheer rules, scoring, trends and best practices Build a culture centered around teamwork, discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, commitment and FUN Serve as the face and leader of Pearl Cheer for our athletes and families Work closely with The Pearl leadership to continue growing the program, developing new teams and creating opportunities for our athletes
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We want someone who is organized, proactive, warm, demanding in the best way, and completely reliable. The ideal candidate has significant competitive cheer coaching experience, strong choreography and routine-cleaning skills, knowledge of current competition standards and scoring, and experience working with youth athletes. Most importantly, this person needs to be a leader and a builder—someone who loves coaching but is equally excited about creating an incredible cheer program and community. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Evening and weekend availability during competition season is required. Competitive cheer experience required. Relevant cheer safety/stunting certifications and CPR/AED certification strongly preferred.
LOCATION
The Pearl NYC | Upper East Side, New York City Interested candidates should send a résumé, coaching background and any relevant choreography/team footage to The Pearl NYC. Know someone amazing? Please send them our way.
