YMS Assistant Cheer Coach

York School District

Middle Level Assistant Cheer Coach

Position Summary

The Assistant Cheer Coach supports the Head Cheer Coach in developing a positive disciplined and successful cheerleading program. The coach helps teach cheerleading skills promotes sportsmanship ensures student-athlete safety and assists in creating an environment that encourages teamwork school spirit leadership and academic success.

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting practices and games.
• Teach and reinforce proper cheerleading techniques motions jumps stunts tumbling and game-day routines.
• Help prepare teams for athletic events pep rallies and special school activities.
• Promote good sportsmanship teamwork and school pride.
• Support the Head Coach in evaluating athlete performance and development.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices games competitions travel and team events.
• Ensure student-athletes follow school district and team rules.
• Maintain appropriate discipline and positive behavior standards.
• Foster a safe inclusive and encouraging team culture.
• Enforce safety guidelines and proper stunt progression.
• Monitor the condition and use of equipment and uniforms.
• Report injuries accidents and concerns promptly to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
• Follow all school district state athletic association and cheerleading regulations.

Administrative Duties

• Assist with attendance records communication with parents and team documentation.
• Help coordinate uniforms equipment fundraising activities and team events as assigned.
• Attend coaches meetings professional development sessions and required trainings.
• Support eligibility monitoring and academic expectations for team members.

Qualifications

• Previous cheerleading and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals safety standards and stunt progression.
• Strong communication leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students parents faculty and administration.
• Current CPR First Aid and any state-required coaching certifications preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk demonstrate skills and supervise activities for extended periods.
• Ability to lift spot and assist cheerleaders safely during practices and events.

Evaluation:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation.

EEO Statement:

York School District One does not discriminate based on race religion color handicap sex age alienage or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Required Experience:

Junior IC