United Competitive Cheer Head Coach - District Wide
About The Position
The United Competitive Cheer Head Coach leads the district-wide competitive cheer program. Candidates are preferred to have head or assistant coaching experience at the Modified level or equivalent credentials. They must have detailed knowledge of current practices, rules, principles, and technical skills of cheerleading, and be able to recruit and sustain a program. The position involves approximately 10–20 hours per week, with meets and practices dependent on the schedule. Candidates must hold current First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion Management, and DASA certifications, as well as New York State coaching certification. They must have completed a sport-specific internship or hold a temporary or permanent New York State coaching license for the sport. Proof of New York State fingerprinting clearance is required. Required courses include USA Cheer Safety & Risk Management, the High School NFHS Rules Courses for Coaches, and Ref Reps NYS Cheerleading Training.
Requirements
- Detailed knowledge of current cheerleading practices, rules, principles, and technical skills.
- Ability to recruit and sustain a program.
- Valid and up-to-date First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion Management, and DASA certifications.
- New York State Coaching Certification, including a valid First Aid course and adult CPR certification accepted for NYS coaching requirements; Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, and DASA workshops; fingerprint clearance; and school district recommendation.
- Completion of a sport-specific internship or possession of a temporary or permanent NYS coaching license for cheerleading.
- Proof of NYS fingerprinting clearance.
- Completion of the USA Cheer Safety & Risk Management Course.
- Completion of the High School NFHS Rules Courses for Coaches.
- Completion of the Ref Reps NYS Cheerleading Training Course.
Nice To Haves
- Head or assistant coaching experience at the Modified level or equivalent credentials.
- Previous coaching experience.
- Valid Concussion Management Certificate (listed as preferred in the qualifications section).
Responsibilities
- Lead and sustain the district-wide United Competitive Cheer program.
- Recruit participants for the program.
- Conduct practices and attend meets as scheduled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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