Cheer Coach

Join the Crossroads YMCA Inc team as a Cheer Coach and lead the Cheers and Ignite Team Spirit

The Cheer Coach is responsible for working with children, teens, and/or adults to promote the enjoyment of cheer by providing high-quality instruction and guidance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and the sport in general.

1. Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational cheer classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Provide appropriate supervision at all times.
3. Help create class lesson plans specific to the class being taught that allow participants to progress their skills in accordance with their ages and abilities, modifying as needed to meet the needs of participants.
4. Build effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA.
5. Model welcoming, connecting, motivating, and affirming behaviors.
6. Treat participants fairly and equally, allowing them to feel good and confident about themselves and their progress.
7. Build excitement for the sport of cheer and deliver high-energy classes every week.
8. Celebrate achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering specific skills or improving overall health and well-being.
9. Assist in planning and developing cheer routines for competitions and shows.
10. Communicate progress with parents/guardians as appropriate.
11. Keep accurate class attendance records, aiming for continual retention and growth.
12. Ensure completion of daily equipment checks and completes daily cleaning tasks.
13. Obtain and maintain required certifications, completes mandatory staff training, and participates in required staff meetings.
14. Supports mission, vision, and direction of the Crossroads YMCA Inc. Actively promotes all YMCA programs and activities and supports YMCA campaign initiatives.
15. Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.

1. Minimum age 15 required.
2. Must have 12 months experience in participating in cheer training, with prior experience teaching gymnastics lessons preferred.
3. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Leader Orientation.
4. Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
7. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
8. Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and the sport in general.

The National YMCA Mission:

"To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all."

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.