Job Description

Location: Global Village Academy - Aurora, CO

Job Type: Seasonal (Fall, Winter, and Spring)

Each season runs approximately 8 weeks.

Time Commitment: 6–8 hours per week, primarily afternoons and evenings.

Compensation: $1,500 per season.

About Us:

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school. Students learn core content through language immersion in their choice of Russian, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through an internationally benchmarked curriculum spanning each language village.

The Head Cheer Coach is responsible for leading, developing, and inspiring the school's cheer program in alignment with the mission and goals of the Global Village Academy Athletic Department. This position involves instructing student-athletes in cheerleading fundamentals, choreography, performance techniques, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Head Cheer Coach will foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment that supports both the athletic and personal growth of each team member while promoting school spirit and community engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and conduct all cheerleading practices, performances, and events.
• Develop routines, cheers, dances, and stunts appropriate for the team's skill level and in compliance with safety standards and CHSAA regulations.
• Foster teamwork, leadership, discipline, and respect among athletes.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director to plan schedules, coordinate performances, and manage program logistics.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of all cheerleaders during practices, games, and events.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, and progress.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules, expectations, and team activities.
• Coordinate and participate in team fundraising or spirit events as needed.
• Oversee the care, inventory, and ordering of uniforms and equipment.
• Promote positive sportsmanship, school pride, and the values of the GVA Athletic Program.
• Attend all required games, practices, meetings, and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience coaching or leading cheerleading or team sports.
• Strong knowledge of cheerleading techniques, choreography, and safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, parents, and staff.
• Must be available for approximately 8 weeks, averaging 6–8 hours per week during afternoons and evenings.
• Ability to model professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm consistent with GVA's mission and values.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Please note this description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Global Village Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. GVA is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. GVA shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Relocation not provided for this position.