Cheer Coach - Soldiers Memorial Middle School

Core Responsibilities

• Skill Instruction: Teach and refine technical fundamentals including jumps, chants, dance routines, tumbling, and stunting.
• Team Management: Organize and supervise tryouts, practices, and performances at basketball or football games.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all participants meet Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association (TMSAA) or Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) eligibility requirements, including valid physicals and parent consent forms.
• Academic Monitoring: Develop and monitor plans to ensure student-athletes maintain required academic standards to remain eligible.
• Logistics: Coordinate schedules with the Athletic Director, manage uniform inventory, and oversee team travel for away games or competitions.
• Role Modeling: Act as a positive example regarding sportsmanship, language, and conduct for students and the community

Requirements & Qualifications

• Background Check: Candidates must pass a mandatory criminal background check.
• Certifications: Most districts require CPR/First Aid certification and completion of NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) safety courses, particularly for stunting.
• Experience: Prior experience in cheerleading, gymnastics, or dance is usually required, with a strong emphasis on knowledge of safety protocols.
• Status: While many coaches are also teachers within the school, many Tennessee districts hire "non-faculty" coaches for these roles.

Most positions are seasonal stipend roles, meaning they are paid a fixed amount for the duration of the sports season rather than an hourly wage.

Pay and Schedule details are not specified, but typically vary based on district policies.

Benefits are not specified for this position.