Varsity Cheer Sponsor

About the Employer

Job Title: Cheerleading Sponsor (Varsity) (Winter) -
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Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Valid Florida teaching certificate if participating at the competitive level
* Valid adult and child First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
* Valid AACCA Spirit Safety Certificate
* Current employee of the School District of Lee County

- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to relate to and inspire confidence in students
* Knowledge of and experience with organizing student activities and events
* Organizational, leadership, and managerial skills
* Oral and written communication skills
* Ability to lead diverse groups of people
* Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications

- Responsibilities:
* Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to students
* Organize, supervise, and coordinate all meetings and activities which occur during the normal contractual day and extend beyond the normal contractual day
* Assist in arrangement of transportation, chaperones, security, custodial help, and assistance at all appropriate activities in-county and out-of-county
* Ride the bus to and from activities, staying until the last student leaves from that activity
* Responsible for the care, cleaning, and securing of all school and district property

- Additional Responsibilities:
* Report all accidents/injuries to the Activities/Athletic Director and/or Administrator as prescribed by county/FHSAA policies
* Adhere to District policies and procedures; abide by and enforce School Board policies on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
* Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, students, and the community
* Assist the Administration/Activities/Athletic Director in the development of written criteria for cheerleader selection including guidelines, rules, and regulations
* Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct cheerleading tryouts and practices in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director
* Select and maintain uniforms and equipment in accordance with established school guidelines

- Additional Information:
* Work with the Activities/Athletic Director, arrange for transportation and chaperones for all activities in a timely manner, including administrative support, parents communication, submit bus request, medical release, itinerary for activities, school insurance or an approved insurance waiver form, and work cooperatively with support groups
* Monitor eligibility according to school, district, and state rules and guidelines
* Plan, organize, and supervise fundraising activities in conjunction with the Activities/Athletic Director
* Submit the following information to the Activities/Athletic Director within two weeks after the close of each season: (a) the criteria used and a list of letter winners; (b) a list of student athletes receiving special awards or recognition; (c) inventory of uniforms and equipment; and (d) program needs for the following season
* Administer first aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines