PAFA Spirit Coach
About The Position
At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun creates the Park and Rec Life. A career with the Palatine Park District is so much more than just a job, it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. It’s about being a positive influence on your community, growing as a person, and the friendships you’ll make with your fellow staff members. What You'll Do Palatine Park District is hiring PAFA Spirit Coaches. We are looking for individuals to coach 1st-8th grade cheer squads from July through the beginning of November depending on the age of the team. Squad coaches will be responsible for teaching all cheer skills, including jumps, motions, cheers and stunts. Coaches will be required to attend mandatory training in June and/or July. Coaches may be assigned to coach minis or football sideline cheer squads. Sideline cheer coaches should be available from late July for three nights a week (Tuesday-Thursday) for the first three weeks of the season. Once school starts, sideline coaches will practice one night a week (typically Wednesdays) and will participate at games on Saturday or Sunday from late August through the second week of November. Mini coaches will practice one night a week from mid-August through mid-October and will cheer at 2-5 games in September or October. Practices usually fall Wednesday nights for mini teams. What You Bring Prior cheerleading experience as a team member or coach is required, current cheerleader is a plus Enjoy working with children Energetic and positive attitude Why You Should Work with Us Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual or discount on family) Fitness Center membership (individual or discount on family) Access to in-house complimentary programs Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course Discounts at Cutting Hall Dog park pass Free open gym/turf and walking track This is a fun seasonal position for cheerleaders. The starting pay rate for this position is $15/hour. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, come join us and Live the Parks & Rec Life! PAFA Spirit Coach Job Description
Requirements
- Prior cheerleading experience as a team member or coach is required
- Enjoy working with children
- Energetic and positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- current cheerleader is a plus
Responsibilities
- teaching all cheer skills, including jumps, motions, cheers and stunts
- attend mandatory training in June and/or July
- coach minis or football sideline cheer squads
- Sideline cheer coaches should be available from late July for three nights a week (Tuesday-Thursday) for the first three weeks of the season
- Once school starts, sideline coaches will practice one night a week (typically Wednesdays) and will participate at games on Saturday or Sunday from late August through the second week of November
- Mini coaches will practice one night a week from mid-August through mid-October and will cheer at 2-5 games in September or October
Benefits
- Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual or discount on family)
- Fitness Center membership (individual or discount on family)
- Access to in-house complimentary programs
- Discount at Palatine Hills Golf Course
- Discounts at Cutting Hall
- Dog park pass
- Free open gym/turf and walking track
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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