Cheerleader Sponsor, Sr.

Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictCleveland, OH
Onsite

About The Position

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has developed standards of excellence that the district applies to all parts of the organization, inclusive of schools, principals, school leadership teams, networks, and central office. Alignment between Standards of Excellence (SoE) and the district’s Theory of Action helps ensure that principals are able to focus on scholar achievement and that central office supports are timely and effective. Our Vision for Learning in a Post-Pandemic World: In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we want each of our learners, both each of our scholars and each of their educators, to be individually and collectively presented with academically / intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their productive struggle and allow them authentic opportunities to demonstrate their work and their learning of academic content and transferable skills in a joyful and adventurous environment. This position provides guidance, support, and direction for students participating in Cleveland Metropolitan School District sports programs or other approved student activities.

Requirements

  • Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required
  • This position requires a Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education. For all individuals who will direct, supervise, or coach a student activity program that involves athletics, routine or regular physical activity or activities with health and safety considerations.
  • All athletic directors and the Licensing Department have been provided with proof of securing these certifications.
  • Applicants may contact the Office of Interscholastic Athletics to obtain additional information.
  • Knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport/activity and a willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport/activity
  • Education: Diploma, Transcripts, GED

Nice To Haves

  • Previous successful coaching experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Attend OHSAA pre-season meetings
  • Attends CMSD pre/post season coaches meetings
  • Understands and follows CMSD/OHSAA guidelines and rules
  • Attends and arrives promptly to practices and games
  • Will track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status
  • Submit roster, schedule, and transportation needs with the required paperwork to the Head coach and/ or Athletic Director
  • Distributes, collects, and cares for uniforms and equipment
  • Participates in the scheduled professional development by the Athletics Department
  • Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site
  • Cooperates with the head coach to implement the vision of the program
  • Communicates with Central Office of forfeited games or seasons for review of payments due to not fulfilling the entire season's job duties
  • Supervises students before and after practice and competitions
  • Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and administrators
  • Communicates effectively with other coaches regarding roles, duties, and responsibilities
  • Organizes practices with purposeful drills and specific objectives
  • Communicates expectations to athletes in each instructional phase of practice
  • Demonstrates and teaches sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules
  • Consistently corrects behaviors and performance
  • Motivates and holds athletes accountable in a constructive manner
  • Implements a training and conditioning program in the off-season

Benefits

  • Free laptop or tablet for every student
  • Internet access for families that need it
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