Description
Assistant Cheer Coach
Non-contract, no benefits
Paid by Stipend
Starting date: 03/03/2025
Contact Information:
- Name: Cole Perry
- Phone: (801) 610-8800
- Email: cperry@alpinedistrict.org
Position Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Cheer Coach to join our team at American Fork High School. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in coaching at the high school, all-star, or college level. This position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with a passionate group of athletes and contribute to building school spirit, sportsmanship, and competition success. If you are an inspiring leader with a commitment to student-athletes, we encourage you to apply.
Program Mission:
Our cheer program is dedicated to building school spirit while striving for excellence in competitive cheerleading. We place a strong emphasis on both teamwork and success in local and national competitions. As part of the program, our athletes not only represent our school at athletic events but also compete at the highest levels in cheerleading competitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Selection & Tryouts: Take part in the selection process for dedicated JV and Varsity teams.
- Competition Preparation: Train and prepare athletes for high-level local and national competitions.
- Practice Coordination: Develop and run safe, challenging, and effective practices that focus on stunts, tumbling, and choreography tailored for sideline and competition cheer.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with athletes, and other coaching staff, to maintain open lines of communication and adherence to the coaching expectations.
- Team Spirit & Community Engagement: Foster a positive team environment and represent the team and school positively in the community. Participate in school and community events to enhance school spirit.
- Academic Support: Guide student-athletes to balance their competitive cheer responsibilities with academic success.
- Skill Development: Should have a focus on stunting, tumbling choreography or a combination of all three and know how to coach athletes to learn and develop new skills.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all practices, stunts, and routines adhere to NFHS and state safety regulations and guidelines.
- Travel & Events: Coordinate local, state, and out-of-state travel for competitions, ensuring logistics and athlete needs are met for a positive experience.
Qualifications:
- Experience coaching competitive cheerleading at the high school, all-star, or collegiate level is required.
- Strong background in competition cheer, including stunting, tumbling, and choreography for competitive routines as well as sideline game day and halftime routines.
- Proven ability to train athletes for high-level success.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including athletes, staff, parents, and the community.
- A commitment to promoting both athletic excellence and academic success for student-athletes.
- Adherence to state and NFHS safety guidelines and rules.
Additional Information:
- This position does not require a teaching certificate.
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience.