What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach position at Trinity Christian Academy?
- A strong commitment to the positive development of the cheer program at TCA
- Ability to instill teamwork and community within a group of girls pointing them to Christ
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with high school girls in cheerleading
- Knowledge, skill and ability sufficient to maintain high standards of safety in all aspects of coaching at practices (jumps, cheers, stunts, tumbling, etc.)
- Ability to build a good rapport with and mentor students
- USA Cheer Cheerleading certified
- Responsible to lead TCA Cheer Program (Middle School, JV and Varsity)
- Prepare weekly schedule, plan, choreograph, attend and coach cheerleaders at all Varsity cheer practices during football and basketball season (3-4 per week)
- Prepare schedule, attend and supervise cheerleaders at all Varsity football and basketball games (home and close away, playoffs)
- Organize and lead cheerleading tryouts and for MS, JV and Varsity
- Work with Varsity officers, US admin, Pom, and Prefects to prepare pep rallies in addition to assist in managing Crew at pep rallies and football games
- Organize, approve and purchase supplies for all school decorations and decorate Upper School with squad for home games/pep rallies (Thursday evenings)
- Arrange, coordinate, oversee all parent meetings and communication with parents and TCA administration
- Work with Athletic Department to arrange scheduling, transportation, ordering, etc.
- Organize and oversee June camp/August work week for MS, JV and Varsity squads
- Responsible for maintaining, fitting, and ordering all cheer uniforms for MS, JV and Varsity
- Responsible for Little Trojan Camps in Summer at the Academy, with help from coaches
- Agree with and support TCAs Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values
- Regularly works inside and outside for games and practices
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and pull items
- Ability to demonstrate jumping, stunting, dancing and cheering
- Ability to move items weighing up to 50 lbs. (cheer mats)
- Ability to assist with stunting and lifting cheerleaders
- Early mornings and late nights required
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
- Maintaining composure in dealing with colleagues, parents and students
- CPR certification required
About TCA
TCA was founded on the purpose of educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God, we integrate faith with learning because we believe God created us in His image to be lovers and learners of Him, of our neighbors and of all creation. Our students are challenged academically through rigorous curriculum in 21st century classrooms. We are dedicated to preparing our students to pursue higher education at the country's most prestigious and challenging colleges and universities. Through a combination of called and caring teachers, low student turnover and active family involvement, the TCA experience is one of community. Families, faculty and students develop long-standing relationships built on a pursuit of excellence in every area and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ.
Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable employee to join our education community who meets the following criteria:
- Has a desire to work in a private, independent, conservative, evangelical Christian college preparatory school
- Understands, supports and carries out the mission, philosophy and core values of TCA and be committed to instilling these Biblical truths in the lives of our students
- Is a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity in academic and leadership abilities that will enable them to teach Gods truth and be active in their local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with TCAs Mission Statement and growing in their personal walk with Christ
- Exhibits the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40)
- Has a passion for their areas of specialty, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- Welcomes the opportunity to disciple and mentor students, helping develop godly character in their lives
The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
If you have applied for a position at TCA within the last 12 months, please contact Dina Brown and ask to have that application submitted for the new position that you are interested in. We encourage you to send a cover letter for the new position, as well as updated references and employment history, if applicable. Depending on the new position that you are applying for, we may have additional application questions that you will need to answer. If so, Dina will contact you.
- A strong commitment to the positive development of the cheer program at TCA
- Ability to instill teamwork and community within a group of girls pointing them to Christ
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with high school girls in cheerleading
- Knowledge, skill and ability sufficient to maintain high standards of safety in all aspects of coaching at practices (jumps, cheers, stunts, tumbling, etc.)
- Ability to build a good rapport with and mentor students
- USA Cheer Cheerleading certified
- Responsible to lead TCA Cheer Program (Middle School, JV and Varsity)
- Prepare weekly schedule, plan, choreograph, attend and coach cheerleaders at all Varsity cheer practices during football and basketball season (3-4 per week)
- Prepare schedule, attend and supervise cheerleaders at all Varsity football and basketball games (home and close away, playoffs)
- Organize and lead cheerleading tryouts and for MS, JV and Varsity
- Work with Varsity officers, US admin, Pom, and Prefects to prepare pep rallies in addition to assist in managing Crew at pep rallies and football games
- Organize, approve and purchase supplies for all school decorations and decorate Upper School with squad for home games/pep rallies (Thursday evenings)
- Arrange, coordinate, oversee all parent meetings and communication with parents and TCA administration
- Work with Athletic Department to arrange scheduling, transportation, ordering, etc.
- Organize and oversee June camp/August work week for MS, JV and Varsity squads
- Responsible for maintaining, fitting, and ordering all cheer uniforms for MS, JV and Varsity
- Responsible for Little Trojan Camps in Summer at the Academy, with help from coaches
- Agree with and support TCAs Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values
- Regularly works inside and outside for games and practices
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and pull items
- Ability to demonstrate jumping, stunting, dancing and cheering
- Ability to move items weighing up to 50 lbs. (cheer mats)
- Ability to assist with stunting and lifting cheerleaders
- Early mornings and late nights required
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
- Maintaining composure in dealing with colleagues, parents and students
- CPR certification required
The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
If you have applied for a position at TCA within the last 12 months, please contact Dina Brown and ask to have that application submitted for the new position that you are interested in. We encourage you to send a cover letter for the new position, as well as updated references and employment history, if applicable. Depending on the new position that you are applying for, we may have additional application questions that you will need to answer. If so, Dina will contact you.
