Varsity Cheer Coach

**This is a stipend position $4,600.00 per semester**

Come Join Our Team at El Camino Real Charter High School and be part of our mission

Our mission is to create an inclusive environment that prepares our diverse student body for the next phase of their educational, professional, and personal journey through a rigorous, customized academic program that inspires the development of students’ unique talents and skills, builds character, and provides opportunities for civic engagement and real-world experiences.

We provide a supportive and enriching environment for both students and staff. We are committed to academic excellence and fostering a strong sense of community.

We are currently looking for a Varsity Head Cheer Coach who will be responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive cheerleading techniques to prepare them for events and/or competitions. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. show school spirit during all events, exhibit sportsmanship, positive conduct, and high levels of academic achievement.

**What You Will Do**:

- Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
- Participates in cheer tryouts with administrative director over activities, cheer coach, and assistant(s)
- Assesses players skills and assigns team positions.
- Develops a regular summer practice schedule and school year practice schedule that includes a minimum of three days per week during the academic year and at least five full weeks during the summer. Organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
- Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition
- Assigns duties to a cheer coach as necessary.
- Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
- Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
- Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met each semester; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance and behavior of their student
- Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program
- Models' sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the ASS-student council, clubs, parent groups, and other organizations.
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Works with the administrative director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
- Have a repository of cheers to teach the team so that cheers are fresh and fun for football and basketball games
- Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep rally assemblies.
- Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
- Teaches precautions and procedures to ensure safety and help prevent injuries. Promptly document all injuries.
- Models’ good sportsmanship behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, parents, officials, and spectators; reports discipline issues and other related concerns to the Administrative Director overseeing cheer.
- Models' nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
- Model exemplary leadership and always conduct.
- Potentially drive athletes using own vehicle to and from off campus games with provide proof of insurance required.
- Never criticizes, admonishes, or argues with parents, school administrators, or any staff members within ears or eyes of the team or parents.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

**What You Bring**:

- Knowledge and experience in sport
- Previous coaching experience preferred
- Certified Teacher
- All CIF Coaching Requirements
- CPR and 1st Aid Certification
- Must attend all games and practices (including Football & Basketball)
- Competitive Cheer (including stunt competitions starting late Fall and ending late Spring)
- **Required Fundraisers**:

- Throughout the year for uniforms and other gear, gifts for seniors, celebrations and banquets, gifts for advisors and coaches, etc. A fundraiser should be planned by September each year, a Holiday Fundraiser, and one during the Spring for the end of year banquet.

At El Camino Real Charter High School, we believe in investing in our staff and prov