Head Cheer Coach

Urbandale, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose of PositionThe Des Moines Christian School Head Cheer Coach is responsible for fulfilling the mission of Des MoinesChristian School by equipping the minds and nurturing the hearts of student participants through their physicalemotional mental and spiritual development. This position oversees the competition cheer team and workscollaboratively with sideline spirit cheer in the fall and : Part-time Seasonal- According to season Stipend PayReports To: Head of ActivitiesEvaluated By: Head of ActivitiesDirect Reports: Assistant & Volunteer CoachesQualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Cheer or related coaching experience preferred. Ability to lift 30 lbs. Professing believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and committed to growing in relationship with agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Statement of agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Biblical Convictions for Christian Education. Regularly attends and is actively involved in a church that affirms historic Christian orthodoxy (doctrinefaith teaching practice) consistent with the DMC Statement of Faith through that churchs public creedconfession core beliefs or statement of Profile: Demonstrated commitment to the mission of DMCS: Equipping minds and nurturing hearts to impact theworld for Christ. Characterized with integrity and maintains confidentiality Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with diverse groups including teachers students administrators and parents. Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership. Attends coaching clinics that would be beneficial to the activity. Maintains effective communication with participants parents and administration. Upholds to school policies regarding student eligibility and/or code of conduct violations. Ability to maintain standards specific to the Iowa Cheer Coaches : Demonstrates leadership in all phases of cheer program in collaboration with the Head of Activities. (HA) Works collaboratively with the comprehensive cheerleading program (competition and spirit) with regardto sharing participants practices schedules and performance/competition dates and coverage of events. Develops long-range goals and plans to ensure future program success. Develops trusting productive relationships with students in order to create a safe positive and productiveteam environment. Works collaboratively with other head coaches/directors with regard to sharing participants andmulti-sport athletes Assists in developing participants physically emotionally mentally and spiritually. Communicates effectively with participants parents administration and the community. Ensures participants are supervised properly during and after performances and competitions Assists HA in the hiring and supervision of assistant and volunteer coaches within the Date: 03/2026 Collaborates with HA for program purchases and equipment needs. Coordinates with HA and facilities team in the proper care and management of facilities and equipment. Adheres to the policies and practices outlined in the DMC Coaches Handbook. All other duties as assigned by the HA.