Title:                           Cheerleading Coach/Pep Director

Qualifications:           Teaching certificate preferred.                                                                                                                                          Min Require. No college credit – Completion of ASEP First Aid Course Cheerleading experience desired                                     

Reports to:                 Activities Director.

Supervises:                 Cheerleading sponsors and cheerleaders

Job Goal:                   To advise and lead the cheerleaders so that they function as effectively as possible to instill school spirit at athletic events.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the directing, supervising and sequential training of the cheerleaders.
• Responsible for the conduct of the cheerleaders at practice sessions and at contest.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by the staff.
• Develop a schedule for both practices and performances that will be followed by all sponsors and squads.
• Leads and directs the cheerleaders in such a way as to encourage good sportsmanship by example and leadership.
• Develop a budget that meets the needs of all squads and promotes a positive image of the Hazelwood School District. Gives input on new uniform purchases for all squads.
• Responsible for uniforms and supplies. (distribution and collection)
• Give constant attention to student athlete’s grades and conduct.
• See that the cheerleaders carry out all the duties set forth in their constitution.
• Coordinate and conduct a one week clinic for tryouts of cheerleaders in the spring of the year and arranges for all judges for the tryouts.
• Must be present or have a sponsor present at all varsity, junior varsity and freshmen football games. Must be present or have a sponsor present at all boy’s and girl’s basketball games and boy’s soccer games.  Will also make sure varsity squad is at all district basketball games.
• Participate in Homecoming parade and other activities where cheerleaders may be needed. Make sure all squads are represented at this function.
• Involved in planning, administering and performing at pep assemblies during the school year.
• Trains and informs staff, encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy.
• Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not participating in sports.
• Maintains good public relations with the community, boosters club, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Performs such other duties relating to cheerleaders which may be assigned by the athletic administrator/principal.