Cheer Sponsor

Southeast Valley Community School District is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Basketball and/or Wrestling Cheer Sponsor to lead and supervise the district’s cheer program during the winter sports season.

The Cheer Sponsor is responsible for providing positive leadership, promoting school spirit and sportsmanship, and creating a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience for student participants. The sponsor will work closely with students, families, coaches, the Activities Director, and school administration throughout the season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise basketball and wrestling cheer practices, performances, and events.
• Teach and develop age-appropriate cheers, routines, chants, and basic cheerleading skills.
• Attend assigned home and away basketball games, wrestling meets, tournaments, and other scheduled events as required.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students during practices, events, travel, and other cheer-related activities.
• Promote teamwork, school spirit, good sportsmanship, responsibility, and positive behavior.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with cheerleaders, parents/guardians, coaches, the Activities Director, and administration.
• Establish and communicate expectations regarding attendance, conduct, practices, uniforms, and performances.
• Ensure activities and routines are conducted with student safety as a priority.
• Maintain and organize cheer uniforms, equipment, and other program materials.
• Follow all Southeast Valley CSD policies, procedures, and expectations for extracurricular programs.
• Complete required district and activity-related training.
• Perform other duties related to the cheer program as assigned by the Activities Director or administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous cheerleading, coaching, dance, or related experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with middle and/or high school students.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Dependable and able to maintain a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and district employment requirements.
• Must meet applicable district and state requirements for extracurricular activity sponsors/coaches.

Preferred Characteristics

The successful candidate will be positive, energetic, dependable, organized, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where students can develop confidence, teamwork, school pride, and cheerleading skills.

Schedule

This is a seasonal extracurricular position primarily during the winter sports season. Practices, games, meets, tournaments, and other activities may take place after school, during evenings, and on weekends.

Compensation

Compensation will be in accordance with the Southeast Valley Community School District’s approved extracurricular salary schedule.

Southeast Valley Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $1,726.00 per year

Work Location: In person