Youth Cheerleading Coach
recon athletics
Spokane, WA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Planned and coordinated practices for youth cheerleading team.
- Organized drills, exercises and routines to develop skills in tumbling, stunts, cheers and dances.
- Instructed young athletes on proper techniques of cheering, stunting and tumbling.
- Provided feedback and guidance to help athletes reach their full potential.
- Evaluated performance of individual athletes to determine areas of improvement.
- Developed a plan for each practice session to ensure all aspects of cheerleading are covered with focus on fundamentals, safety and fun.
- Assisted in planning special events such as pep rallies, banquets and spirit days.
- Coordinated various fundraisers in order to raise money for uniforms, equipment and travel expenses.
- Created an atmosphere where youth cheerleaders could learn important life lessons such as discipline, sportsmanship, respect and teamwork.
- Encouraged good behavior among participants by emphasizing positive reinforcement methods.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to coaching best practices in order to stay current with industry trends.
- Developed relationships with local businesses in order to secure sponsorships for the team.
- Taught routines in preparation for performance at sports games and competitions, instructing on safe and correct execution of stunts, gymnastics, choreography and cheers.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Displayed exemplary behavior as an authority figure and citizen to provide students and children with a role model worthy of emulation.
- Maintained condition of mats, trampolines, uniforms, pom-poms and other team equipment, cleaning, repairing or replacing as necessary to uphold standards of safety and cleanliness.
- Coordinated tryouts for team member and leadership positions, communicating times and audition requirements to members and prospects and soliciting auditions from community.
- Organized and escorted students on field trips to competitive and non-competitive cheer events, cultivating sense of participation in broader community and enriching program experience.
