Cheer and Pom at Huntley Park District

Huntley, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Mentoring, Cheerleading, Pom Dancing, Routine Development, Choreography, Skills Training, Customer Service, Communication, Safety Awareness, Interpersonal Communication, Supervisory Skills, Judgment

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

Description Job Title: Cheer and Pom Coach Department: Recreation Classification: Seasonal Salary Range: $15.00-$23.00/Hourly IMRF Position: No Directly Reports To: Recreation Supervisor – Youth and Cultural Arts Programs DESCRIPTION The anticipated pay per hour is $15.00, DOQ. Cheer and Pom Coaches will lead and mentor our team of cheerleaders and pom dancers. The ideal candidate should have a passion for cheerleading and pom dancing, as well as experience in coaching and teaching these skills to others. They will be responsible for developing routines, choreography, and skills training for the team, as well as overseeing practices and performances on game day. Cheer and Pom Coaches report to the Recreation Supervisor – Youth and Cultural Arts Programs. Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS Good customer service Ability to lift 20 pounds. Excellent communication (written and verbal) Ability to understand and exhibit behavior consistent with the stated park district policy. Able to work well with children. Must be at least 16 years of age ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and teach cheerleading and pom dancing skills to participants. Basic knowledge of cheer or pom, stunts and routines. Create routines and choreography as well as practice plans for the season. Understand and implement the District’s mission and values statements as created and approved by the Park District Board. Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members, parents and other coaches. Assists staff and substitute for staff as needed. Maintains control of class participants and makes sure they are in the proper location. Ensure the safety of participants during practices and performances. Informs supervisor and completes necessary forms if an injury or accident occurs. Communicates with parents, registration desk, and supervisor in a timely and accurate manner. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Proper use and storage of equipment and supplies. Cleaning of equipment / supplies used. Responds to parent concerns. Informs supervisor of any information that is distributed to participants. Wear Park District staff shirt and identification during all work hours. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Must be able to tolerate sun, light rain, heat, cold and humidity and other conditions. While performing this job, the employee is required to speak and listen. Employee is required to stand, walk and use hands. Employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop or kneel, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision requirements include, distance, color vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to follow supervisor directions with safe follow through and exercise good judgment and safety awareness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS Must be organized, with good interpersonal communication skills, supervisory skills, safety awareness and sound judgment. SAFETY AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents. Must comply with all safety policies and procedures now in effect or adopted in the future. Worker must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercises good judgement and safety awareness. Worker will use all required PPE. All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor immediately. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC. It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff work toward the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Huntley Park District and comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Board Policy Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff will learn and understand these policies and procedures. This job description is meant as an outline of the job and does not represent all duties or a contract of employment. A list of all benefits offered for this job can be found here: Benefits

Responsibilities

Cheer and Pom Coaches will lead and mentor the team, being responsible for developing routines, choreography, and skills training for participants. They will also oversee practices and performances on game day while ensuring participant safety.