Cheer Coach - Middle School

Performance Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this position. Additional duties may be required and assigned as needed.

• Trains and coaches cheerleaders during in season and off season practice periods.
• Promotes and develops a unified, collaborative cheer program representing both middle schools.
• Provides instruction that promotes teamwork, self discipline, leadership, sportsmanship, responsibility, and self confidence.
• Maintains discipline, encourages team morale, and supports a positive school community culture.

• Complies with school and district policies, as well as TSSAA rules.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of school, district, TSSAA, and UCA policies and implements them consistently.
• Attends required meetings and submits all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Completes all required rules exams, safety trainings, and meetings.
• Represents both schools and Collierville Schools professionally in all settings.

• Supervises all practices, performances, games, team events, and team travel.
• Works collaboratively with the athletic training staff on student athlete safety and injury protocols.
• Maintains accurate inventory of uniforms and equipment for combined CMS and WCMS team.
• Coordinates schedules for games, performances, and events with approval of Athletic Directors and designated school representatives.
• Ensures safety of cheer practice spaces, facilities, and equipment; communicates issues to Maintenance/Operations as needed.

• Maintains positive and professional relationships with parents, students, staff, and the community.
• Works collaboratively with Booster Club to support program needs.
• Maintains good public relations with media, Booster Club, parent volunteers, and school community stakeholders.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the success of the combined middle school cheer program.

• Completion of TBI/FBI background check through Collierville Schools.
• Valid Tennessee Teacher License (if applicable) or NFHS Coaching Certification.
• Ability to organize, supervise, and lead a cheer program.
• Previous cheer coaching experience.
• Knowledge of cheer safety guidelines, skill progressions, and current best practices; willingness to continue professional development.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and serves as a positive role model for middle school students.

• Data Utilization:
  Ability to analyze, classify, and prioritize program data and apply standards appropriately.
• Human Interaction:
  Ability to provide effective supervision, guidance, and support to students, staff, and volunteers.
• Equipment & Materials:
  Ability to operate and manage cheer related equipment safely.
• Verbal Aptitude:
  Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• Mathematical Aptitude:
  Ability to perform basic computations including percentages, decimals, and schedule/time calculations.
• Functional Reasoning:
  Ability to interpret and apply rules, instructions, and procedures with sound judgment.
• Situational Reasoning:
  Ability to make decisions using measurable criteria and program goals.

• Physical Ability:
  Must be able to exert light to moderate physical effort, including lifting up to 50 lbs., spotting stunts, and demonstrating skills as needed.
• Sensory Requirements:
  Ability to visually assess safety and perform oral communication effectively.
• Environmental Factors:
  Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments and occasionally manage challenging interactions.

FLSA Status:
Exempt