Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Westminster Schools of Augusta
Westminster Schools of Augusta is a Pre-K through 12 regionally-accredited, coeducational, college- preparatory, Christian day school enrolling over 500 students. The 34-acre campus is located in a residential section of Augusta, which is Georgia’s second largest metropolitan area. The school is affiliated with First Presbyterian Church of Augusta (PCA), but the student body and faculty include members from more than 90 different local churches of various denominations.
We are interested in receiving applications from Christian school educators who view their calling as teaching and discipling students for the advancement of God’s kingdom as we equip students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Such educators with sound academic credentials who desire to serve in an academically challenging, Christian environment with highly engaging and responsible students should apply.
Primary Objectives:
Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that promotes the school’s mission, stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach must be able to create a culture that focuses on honoring Christ on and off the field, servant leadership, and being dedicated to the discipleship of our young women. They will be responsible for training athletes and preparing them for interscholastic competition and developing their skills at a competitive level. This is a stipend position that has the potential to be full-time when paired with another position at the school that matches the candidates strengths.
Key Responsibilities:
Discipleship of the young women in the cheer program
Observe all students on the team and maintain discipline during practices and games
Effectively use best coaching practices to adapt coaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students' varying needs
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
Observe and collaborate with peers and assistant coaches to enhance the practice and game environment
Assist in the recruitment of new families to the school as needed
Maintain accurate and complete student records
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and coaches training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies
Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions
Provide off-season programs within the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions
Additional duties as assigned by the administration
Professional and Personal Attributes, Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required
Exhibit a high knowledge of the game of volleyball; a minimum of 5 years coaching experience highly preferred
A vision for how to build a strong cheer program with sustained success
Ability to develop rapport with students and lead others confidently
Possess a personal drive for excellence
Ability to work well with others and have a “team first” attitude in the role as a head coach in the athletic department
Ability to lead from the front or from the back
Demonstrate excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills
In addition, the person should:
Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ
Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes to the spiritual atmosphere of the school
Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith
Commit to exhibiting Westminster’s core value for our students to experience diversity that reflects the body of Christ and support the school’s diversity vision that aims at unity in Christ
Demonstrate evidence of consistent spiritual activities such as worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time with the Lord, and individual study of scripture
Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in the nurturing of relationships with other staff members, students, families, and the community at large
Be actively involved in a local church
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A request for reasonable accommodations must be submitted to the HR department.
Work for this position will take place primarily in the Athletic Center/fields, and secondarily in an office and/or classroom. The physical demands of this position include lifting up to 25 pounds often, and up to 50 pounds intermittently; carrying up to 25 pounds often, and up to 50 pounds intermittently; climbing/balancing and crawling intermittently; pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, walking, standing, bending, and stooping often. To perform this job the person must be able to work for extended periods of time at a computer/keyboard; must be able to talk, hear, stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time; and must possess normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Conditions may exist that create exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Nothing in this job description restricts the School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential function. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.