Tiny Cheers Head Coach

Barrington Park District•Barrington, IL

4d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Tiny Cheers Head Coach position is a part time, seasonal position (January – March and September - November). Head Cheer Coaches should display a desire to work with children through positive interaction and role modeling.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years cheerleading experience at either the high school or collegiate level
High School Diploma Required
Ability to teach in any given camp situation
Must possess current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
Regularly required to talk, hear or read
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; and over 30 pounds with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements.
Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment.
Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a positive appropriate manner
Employee must have the ability to follow directions
Employee must have good verbal and written communications skills
Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position

Nice To Haves

College Degree preferred
Teaching/Coaching Certificate is preferred

Responsibilities

Creating and instructing cheers and half-time routines for girls ages Kindergarten-2nd grade.
Attending & Supervising all practices on Thursdays from 3:45-5:45pm in the F&RC.
Attending & Supervising at weekend games during the season.
Attending & Supervising Homecoming Parade.
At all practices, games and parades the Head Coach is in charge of supervising all participants, signing children in and out, instructing cheers/routines, communicating with all parents while keeping safety as a number one concern.
Supervise and mentor the BHS Volunteer coaches and/or staff assigned to your squad.
Oral and Written communication with participant’s parents.
Check in with office staff with any questions or to receive any pertinent information.
Creates supply needs lists and submits them to the Recreation Supervisors every week.
Responsible for gathering all supplies and equipment needed for weekly activities and brings them to practice.
Maintains and implements safety standards and procedures at all times to ensure a well-rounded program in a safe, positive environment.
Will attend all scheduled trainings and meetings as deemed necessary by the Recreation Supervisors. (Failure to attend meetings could result in loss of position.)
Will enforce all Youth Cheerleading policies and procedures.
Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
Attend professional educational and safety trainings
Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forwards them to supervisor