Cheer Coach/P.K. Yonge (OPS)

Location

Gainesville, FL | United States

Job description

Classification Title:OPSE - Athletic Coach

Job Description:

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Head Cheer Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities include:

• Train students and teams to represent the Blue Wave with high standards in academics, attendance, behavior, and all things related to being a member of the team
• Ensure and promote a positive team and school culture. Role modeling behavior for a K-12 setting
• Educate individuals, students, and teams on the rules, strategies, & techniques for a sport or sports, leadership, and teamwork
• Plan, organize, and lead practice sessions
• Train, encourage, and motivate athletes to prepare them for games and competitive events
• Teach safety rules and regulations and ensure they are enforced
• Develop physical conditioning programs that equip athletes to meet their potential
• Evaluate team members to determine potential; assign positions or roles to athletes based on strengths and weaknesses
• Ensure athletes are using equipment properly and safely
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of players and modify coaching strategies accordingly
• Remain current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies and techniques, and technology relevant to a particular sport(s)
• Organize football and basketball tryouts, summer conditioning, cheer camp and practices
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director on the Cheer Buddies Program

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with 24-25 supplement schedule (Appendix F of UFF Bargaining Agreement)

Minimum Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Florida Department of Education- Athletic Coaching (or Teaching) Certificate or intention to acquire certification
3. FDLE Background check

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Excellent leadership, teamworking, and teaching skills
2. Demonstrated commitment to effective strategies for motivating and teaching students with differing abilities from a variety of backgrounds 
3. Coaching background and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

No phone calls please.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. List of References

This is a time-limited position. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

Health Assessment Required:No

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