Closing Date:
Open until filled Lakeville Area Schools Community Education is seeking a Cheer coach for the fall season Middle School/JV level teams.
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Lakeville Cheerleading strives to create a positive, safe and fun environment for student athletes to grow mentally and physically. The Middle School/JV coach will work with new and returning athletes on general skills such as low level tumbling, jumps, stunts that are required for competition routines. This class is intended to help prepare current and new cheerleaders for the Fall Season.

• Days/Dates: Tuesdays/Thursdays, late June- Feb 1
• Hours: Practice runs for 2 hours

• Cheerleading experience in either High School Cheer or College is a must
• Experience in recreation and/or competitive cheer
• Must have a solid understanding of proper motion placements, general body positions, use of props (signs/poms/megs), and voices
• Experience in basic tumbling and stunting is a must
• Experience in higher level skills is preferred
• Strong communication skills required
• Good time management a must
• Coaches must also be available to respond to questions in a timely manner

• Lead and attend all practices and required events while arriving at least 20-30 minutes early to to help with mat set up/check ins/prep class (make sure space is practice ready)
• Prep practice outlines for each class and season as a whole to ensure routine and skills are performance ready before major events
• Work with other head coaches for practice and routine expectations/choreography
• Communicate with parents as needed (in coordination with Community Ed coordinator and Program Lead) example: setting & posting itineraries for competitions/events
• Provide videos and routine material for athletes to practice at home with (mostly routine choreography)
• Set expectations for assistant coaches for each practice (help spot here, run this rotation, etc.)
• Building relationships with athletes and parents
• Representing the program in a professional & respectful manner at all times
• Coaching staff, athletes, parents, community members, district staff, etc.
• Strong communication throughout the season in all areas
• Providing constructive feedback to athletes during practices
• Following safety and progression for all skills
• Proper spots for new skills, (especially with younger athletes)
• Ensuring basics are solid before increasing difficulty
• Enforcing technique
• Holding athletes accountable for program standards and expectations
• Following through as needed with coaches, parents, CE etc.
• Ensure Memberships are up to date (Fees paid through Comm. Ed)
• Educating as needed for skills that are new to you/skills you have not done before (this is for all of us, not just new coaches!)
• Asking for help when needed

Note: responsibilities will depend on head vs assistant level role