Cheerleader Sponsor, Senior

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is seeking a Senior Cheerleader Sponsor to provide guidance, support, and direction for students participating in the district's sports programs or other approved student activities. This role involves ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and rules, managing team logistics, and fostering a positive and productive environment for student-athletes. The sponsor will also be responsible for coaching performance, including organizing practices, teaching sport-specific skills, and motivating athletes. CMSD is committed to academic excellence and providing a well-rounded educational experience, including robust extracurricular activities.

Requirements

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required
Must possess a Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education
Diploma, Transcripts, GED

Nice To Haves

Previous successful coaching experience is highly preferred
Knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport/activity and a willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport/activity

Responsibilities

Attend OHSAA Rules Interpretation meeting, Pre-/Post Meeting
Understand and follow CMSD/OHSAA guidelines and rules
Attend and arrive promptly to practices and games
Track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status
Submit roster, schedule, and transportation needs and other required paperwork to the Athletic Director in a timely manner
Distribute, collect, and care for uniforms and equipment
Participate in scheduled professional development by the Athletics Department
Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site
Monitor the ongoing program to ensure compliance with all pertinent Cleveland Metropolitan School District policies and procedures
Attend all required organizational meetings conducted by the Athletics Department
Supervise students before and after practice and competitions
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administrators
Communicate with Central Office of forfeited games or seasons for review of payments due to not fulfilling the entire season's job duties
Properly supervise students before and after practice and competitions
Use appropriate language and behavior with parents, coaches, students, and referees
Exhibit self-control and act as a role model
Maintain clean and organized team spaces
Plan and implement an appropriate number of practices and games
Attend and arrive promptly to practices
Organize practices with purposeful drills and specific objectives
Communicate expectations to athletes in each instructional phase of practice
Demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules
Consistently correct behaviors and performance
Motivate and hold athletes accountable in a constructive manner
Implement a training and conditioning program in the off-season