Varsity Cheer Sponsor

About the Employer

Job Title: Cheerleading Sponsor (Junior 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 AACA Spirit Safety Certificate.
* Current employee of the School District of Lee County.
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find acceptable.

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.
* Ability to administer first aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.

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.
* 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.
* Supervise cheerleaders at practice and athletic events. Stress good sportsmanship, leadership, respect for school and teachers, fair play, and academic success.
* 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;
* (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.

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