2026-2027 Cheerleading Sponsor (Varsity), (Fall)

The School District of Lee County•Lehigh Acres, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing coaching, mentoring, and support to students involved in cheerleading. The sponsor is responsible for organizing, supervising, and coordinating all cheerleading-related meetings and activities, both during and outside of the regular school day. This includes assisting with arrangements for transportation, chaperones, security, and custodial help for various activities, both within and outside the county. The sponsor must accompany students to and from activities, remaining until the last student departs. Responsibilities also include the care and security of school property, reporting accidents, adhering to district policies, and serving as a liaison between various stakeholders. The sponsor will work with administration to develop cheerleading selection criteria, plan and conduct tryouts and practices, and manage uniforms and equipment. Emphasis will be placed on promoting good sportsmanship, leadership, respect, fair play, and academic success. The role requires coordinating transportation and chaperones, monitoring student eligibility, and planning fundraising activities. At the end of each season, specific reports on letter winners, awards, inventory, and program needs must be submitted. The sponsor must also be prepared to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Florida teaching certificate if participating at the competitive level.
Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Valid AACCA Spirit Safety certificate.
Current employee of the School District of Lee County.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate to and inspire confidence in students.
Knowledge of and experience with organizing student activities and events.
Organizational, leadership, and managerial skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead diverse groups of people.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.
Ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to students.
Organize, supervise, and coordinate all meetings and activities which occur during the normal contractual day and extend beyond the normal contractual day.
Assist in arrangement of transportation, chaperones, security, custodial help, and assistance at all appropriate activities in-county and out-of-county.
Ride the bus to and from activities, staying until the last student leaves from that activity.
Responsible for the care, cleaning, and securing of all school and District property.
Report all accidents/injuries to the Activities/Athletic Director and/or administrator as prescribed by county/FHSAA policies.
Adhere to District policies and procedures; abide by and enforce School Board policies on tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, students, and the community.
Assist the Administration/Activities/Athletic Director in the development of written criteria for cheerleader selection including guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct cheerleading tryouts and practices in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.
Select and maintain uniforms and equipment in accordance with established school guidelines.
Supervise cheerleaders at practice and athletic events.
Stress good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success.
Work with the Activities/Athletic Director, arrange for transportation and chaperones for all activities in a timely manner, including administrative support, parents communication, submit bus request, medical release, itinerary for activities, school insurance or an approved insurance waiver form, and work cooperatively with support groups.
Monitor eligibility according to school, District, and state rules and guidelines.
Plan, organize, and supervise fundraising activities in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director.
Submit the following information to the Activities/Athletic Director within two weeks after the close of each season: (a) the criteria used and a list of letter winners; (b) a list of student athletes receiving special awards or recognition; (c) inventory of uniforms and equipment; and (d) program needs for the following season.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.