Cheerleading Sponsor, (Freshman), (Winter)

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Cheerleading Sponsor coaches, mentors, and supports students and organizes the freshman cheerleading program for the winter season. The role includes planning and supervising tryouts, practices, meetings, athletic events, fundraising, and other activities; coordinating transportation and chaperones; monitoring student eligibility; maintaining uniforms, equipment, and school property; and communicating with students, families, faculty, administration, and the community. The sponsor must follow District, School Board, school, and state policies and procedures, and administer First Aid/CPR/AED when needed within the scope of certification.

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 students and inspire their confidence.
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 according to certification training guidelines.

Nice To Haves

The Board may accept alternatives to the stated qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to students.
Organize, supervise, and coordinate meetings and activities during and beyond the normal contractual day.
Assist with arranging transportation, chaperones, security, custodial help, and other assistance for in-county and out-of-county activities.
Ride the bus to and from activities and remain until the last student leaves.
Care for, clean, and secure school and District property.
Report accidents and injuries to the Activities/Athletic Director and/or an administrator as required by county and FHSAA policies.
Follow District policies and procedures and abide by and enforce School Board policies concerning tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
Serve as a liaison among faculty, administration, students, and the community.
Assist the Administration/Activities/Athletic Director in developing written cheerleader selection criteria, 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 according to established school guidelines.
Supervise cheerleaders at practices and athletic events.
Promote good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success.
Coordinate timely arrangements for transportation and chaperones with the Activities/Athletic Director, including administrative support, parent communication, bus requests, medical releases, activity itineraries, and school insurance or an approved insurance waiver; 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.
Within two weeks after each season ends, submit the selection criteria and list of letter winners, a list of student athletes receiving special awards or recognition, an inventory of uniforms and equipment, and program needs for the following season to the Activities/Athletic Director.
Administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies according to certification training guidelines.