26/27 Middle School Assistant Cheer Sponsor (Foreign Language Academy)

KCMO•Kansas City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student-athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

Requirements

Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least fifteen (15) pounds.
Visual ability requires mono and color vision.

Nice To Haves

MSHSAA Coaching Principles Course completion
First Aid certification

Responsibilities

Support and demonstrate leadership in team dynamics aligned with MSHSAA standards for Sideline Cheer.
Assist in implementing and enforcing activity standards outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook, including attending all required sponsor sessions.
Support planning and execution of Assistant Sponsor responsibilities.
Plan and organize activities that support the school’s athletic teams.
Ensure Cheer/Dance Team participation at all Girls and Boys JV and Varsity home contests (basketball, football, and volleyball).
Coordinate efforts for the team to support other athletic programs (soccer, baseball, track, cross country, and swim) through promotions or organized cheer sections.
Assist in the coordination and overall management of the cheer program.
Support the Head Coach with student supervision during practices and contests.
Collaborate with Head Coaches on transportation and game management logistics.
Maintain responsibility for the care, inspection, and inventory of all equipment and facilities; submit required documentation to the Athletic Director.
Help organize and schedule regular practice sessions focused on maximizing student-athlete development.
Emphasize safety and remain informed on best practices for training and injury management.
Model ethical behavior and uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship at all times.
Ensure building use policies and schedules are understood and followed.
Oversee the return of all school equipment, maintain accurate inventory records, and hold student participants accountable per the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
Assist with maintaining records of team and individual achievements and support the distribution of awards; submit all required information to the Athletic Director within two weeks of season completion.
Collaborate with the site-based Athletic Director to ensure a strong and successful program.
Participate in ongoing professional development through clinics and relevant publications.
Complete required MSHSAA Coaching Principles Course and First Aid certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.