Duties of the Position: Instruct student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. Provide instruction that will lead to the formulation of strong and upstanding character, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Promote student academic excellence as a component of a cheer and stunt program. Coach and supervise at practices, home, and away events. Implement a program designed to improve performance and reduce the incidence of injuries to student athletes. Be involved in the community-based youth cheer programs. Coordinate and/or facilitate summer and fall open gyms and practices
Special Skills Required: The preferred candidate will have knowledge and background in cheer and stunt, in the art of coaching high school age students, and coaching experience. Additional skills would include the ability to work collaboratively with parents, coaches, booster club, youth programs, and administrative staff to provide the best possible experience for our student-athletes.Ability to organize, monitor, motivate, and educate student athletes. Leadership ability enabling cooperation, collaboration, and respect among athletes and coaches. Understanding of the dynamics, expectations, and realistic demands of a high school experience
Degree/Special Training Required: Certified and will maintain certification in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and AED operation.
Work Schedule of the Position: Must be available for regularly scheduled practices and games during the Fall & Winter season.
Internal applicants only need to submit a letter of interest.
It is the policy of the Sparta Area School District to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, male, female, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes").
The Sparta Area School District complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Wendy Markgren, at 608-366-3401, wmarkgren@spartan.org .