ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Know and be committed to Excelsior’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Works with cheerleaders during all practices and events.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.
• Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the ASB director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coordinates with ASB director in prepping and participating in school Pep Rallies and events.
• Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the club.
• Participates in all home Football and home Basketball games.
• Participates in cheer camp over summer.
• Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the cheerleading by communicating with the clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep rallies.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Assist with other such duties as may be assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Laws, rules and regulations related to Charter Schools, including applicable sections of the State Education Code and Board policies or other applicable laws.
• Rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.
• Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Be an active listener and have positive, professional interactions at all levels and in all situations in order to maintain effective relations with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Work independently and participate as a team member in a collaborative environment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Some experience as a competitive Cheerleader coach at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record and reliable transportation