Cheer Coach

Part Time
Under supervision of the Sports Director or Branch Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Cheer Coach is responsible for instructing safe, effective and fun cheer classes, as well as enhancing the quality and growth of the program and retention of the participants in the cheer program.

• Provide safe and effective instruction in the class format scheduled.
• Supervise and guide the participants through cheer instruction. Be aware of the various abilities of the participants.
• Provide a safe and clean environment by keeping area clean and free of obstacles.
• Report to supervisor any equipment that is not working properly. Describe what the problem is and when it happened.
• Know and follow emergency procedures as situations warrant. Incident forms should be completed for any injuries received during class
• Start and finish classes on time. If unable to teach a scheduled class, instructor will find a substitute to cover classes.
• Appropriate music and clothing. Music selections should not contain offensive language.
• Greet each participant. Name recognition is important in making the participant feel welcome.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and special events.
• Communicate schedules and updates with parents in a kind and professional manner.
• Other duties as required
• Follow the YMCA mission:
  To put Christian principles into practice through programs that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

• Knowledge of dance/cheer program
• Current certifications and level of experience may be reflected in pay scale
• CPR/AED trained within 1 month of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and willingness to approach participants in a non-threatening manner to correct form, offer suggestions and diffuse potentially volatile situations.
• Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Physical Requirements; carrying, seeing, hearing, speaking, running, crouching, lifting (25lbs) and walking.