Jennifer Hardin
Jasper,GA
Summary
Experienced Cheerleading Professional with solid background in competitive cheerleading coaching, and program leadership. A longtime part of the Creekview community with a strong desire to support and promote the growth and success of the cheerleading program.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Ball Ground STEM Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assess student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identify struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
CompetitionJudge
Varsity Spirit Inc.
08.2002 - 05.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Gymnastics and Tumbling Coach
360 Tumble and Gymnastics
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Worked with parents to address issues with participant behavior in program.
- Adapted lessons to age, size and skill level of gymnast.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing individualized tumbling training programs.
- Utilized standard gymnastics curriculum to teach proper form and safe conduction of high-risk moves.
Owner/Coach
Carolina Spirit Athletics - Allstar Cheerleading and Tumble
07.2006 - 06.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with cheerleaders and their families, resulting in program growth and competitive success.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered coach engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Cheerleading Coach/Program Director
Appalachian State University
07.2003 - 04.2006
- Implemented mobility work, strength and conditioning programs.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted school spirit through team participation in special events around campus and multiple sporting events, including end of season tournaments.
Marketing Assistant/ Summer Camp Director
CHEERSPORT
07.1998 - 05.2001
- Facilitated competition planning, facility procurement and staging.
- Boosted sales performance by assisting in the creation of persuasive marketing materials.
- Created programming and facilitated staff training for summer camp program.
Education
Master of Arts - Treaching
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2006
Skills
- 25 Years Coaching experience
- Relationship building
- Motivational leadership style
- Safety awareness
- Injury prevention
- Choreography development
- Advanced tumbling techniques
- Performance enhancement
- Parent liaison
Certification
Current CPR/AED cirtification
Timeline
Teacher
Ball Ground STEM Academy
08.2020 - Current
Gymnastics and Tumbling Coach
360 Tumble and Gymnastics
08.2013 - 07.2020
Owner/Coach
Carolina Spirit Athletics - Allstar Cheerleading and Tumble
07.2006 - 06.2011
Cheerleading Coach/Program Director
Appalachian State University
07.2003 - 04.2006
CompetitionJudge
Varsity Spirit Inc.
08.2002 - 05.2022
Marketing Assistant/ Summer Camp Director
CHEERSPORT
07.1998 - 05.2001
Master of Arts - Treaching
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Appalachian State University