What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAFA Spirit Coach position at Palatine Park District?
At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun creates the Parks 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.
Position Summary
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 and will participate at games on Saturday or Sunday from late August through the second week of November. Practice night is TBA based on coach availability.
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.
Minimum Requirements
- Prior cheerleading experience as a team member or coach is required, current cheerleader is a plus
- Enjoy working with children
- Energetic and positive attitude
- Seasonal pool passes for indoor and outdoor pools (individual and discount on family)
- Fitness Center membership (individual and 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
