INTERNATIONAL COACH

Position Overview

Job Title: International Cheerleading Coach (Assistant/Junior/Head)
Supervisor: Owner/Director
Job Classification: Casual/Contract/Part-time/Full-time/Permanent
Wage/Salary: $25-45/hr

 

Job Summary

The position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in competitive and/or recreational cheerleading to prepare them for events or competition.

The position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

The position is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

The position is responsible for building, recruiting and maintaining a competitive and recreational cheer and dance program consistent with all the goals of Inferno Cheer and Dance Pty Ltd and the policies, procedures and code of conduct.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Some experience as a competitive Cheerleader/Dancer/Gymnast or Cheerleading/Dance/Gymnastics Coach at any level.
  • Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
  • Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, fellow coaches/staff, parents, and students.
  • Preferred – USASF/IASF coaching credentials or dance and gymnastics equivalent.
  • Must have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
  • Must have a current full First aid qualification.
  • Must be respectable and responsible.
  • Must be competent and knowledgeable of current sports philosophies.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to promote and encourage professional and social leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Must always be professional in both appearance and conduct.
  • Must have a sound ability to prioritise, organise, self-direct and time manage.

Essential Duties

  • Works with students and participants during practices, events and competitions.
  • Assesses skills and assigns team/class positions.
  • Work solely or in conjunction with other coaches to deliver creative and maximum scoring choreography across all teams/classes.
  • Develops a regular practice schedule and organises practise time to provide both individual and team development.
  • Works with the head coaches and director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
  • Communicates with head coaches and Director to secure facilities to ensure safe practice/competition environment for students.
  • Coaches and instructs cheerleaders and dancers, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
  • Supports the philosophy, programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals and proper conditioning communicated by the head coach.
  • Communicates and plans with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.
  • Observes all students, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behaviour and always provides proper supervision of students.
  • Monitors the performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
  • Follows established procedures in the event of an injury, including the appropriate documentation.
  • Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student.
  • Follows national and global regulations governing the program.
  • Engages in personal professional development activities.
  • Models sports-like behaviour and maintain appropriate conduct towards students, staff, parents, officials, and spectators.
  • Models and instils the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants and enforces consequences for breach of such standards.
  • Acts as a team representative and promotes the club by communicating with the news media, other and feeder clubs, and other organisations.
  • Assists and conducts daily, weekly and monthly social media marketing activities and targets with a consultation with head coaches and the Director.
  • Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms and assist in the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment.
  • Works with the director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
  • Participates in special activities to include student and parent’s night, award nights, fundraising events, charity events, etc.
  • Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data, student rolls, insurance and injury records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
  • Maintain the highest possible standard of customer service and service delivery.
  • Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
  • Performs any, and all other related duties as assigned by the head coaches and Director or other appropriate administrators.