Cheer and Tumble Coach

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Empire Kids is a multi-venue youth recreational business based in Benton Arkansas with a mission to build pride courage and confidence in the children we serve. We offer competitive Recreational & All-Star Cheerleading Competitive & Recreational Gymnastics Tumbling Ninja Training Preschool Tumbling and Gymnastics and other recreational programs to families across Central Arkansas.

We are an award-winning high-growth mission-driven company with a strong culture clear core values and a deep commitment to athlete development and character formation. We are seeking an exceptional Cheerleading & Tumbling Coach to join our Team and help us continue raising the standard of excellence in our program and community.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a full-time role within our Cheerleading & Tumbling Departments reporting to our Owner & Company President.

For this role youll need to live in or near Central Arkansas and be willing to work on-site as well as commute to School Campuses to work with teams. Typical schedule for this role includes afternoon and evening practices Monday - Thursday evenings Sundays afternoons during the School Year weekend travel during competition season and Daytime Hours working with School Teams and other tasks as assigned.

MISSION

The mission of the Cheerleading & Tumbling Coach is to develop technically strong confident athletes while upholding a culture of excellence accountability and encouragement.

This coach will play a critical role in elevating skill progression improving competitive scores mentoring athletes and modeling professionalism to families and staff. Our coach must bring intensity to the mat and stability to the culture.

The Coach will be a key asset to the Empire Kids team by remaining flexible in his/her role in coaching classes and teams at all levels and providing the best service possible to our clients and families.

While weekly classes and instruction are certainly part of this position the Coachs most important responsibility is to uphold our mission of Building Pride Courage and Confidence in every child we serve while intently focusing on mental physical and emotional development and readiness of each athlete.

Ultimately this role exists to help Empire Kids build athletes who are strong in skill and strong in character while helping the program grow in reputation retention and competitive success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coach will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Lead team practices tumbling classes and skills clinics
• Teach proper technique in stunting tumbling jumps motions conditioning and flexibility
• Spot safely and confidently at all levels assigned ideally highly proficient at Levels 3-5 and coaching acro-tumbling.
• Develop structured practice plans with clear progressions and measurable goals
• Assist with choreography routine cleaning and competition preparation
• Attend all assigned competitions showcases camps and events
• Maintain a disciplined positive athlete-centered training environment
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and athletes
• Provide skill evaluations and athlete feedback
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to improve program systems
• Uphold and model Empires culture and core values at all times
• Support athlete retention growth and recruitment efforts

PROFICIENCIES
Technical Excellence: Strong knowledge of All-Star & School Cheer scoring skill progressions and current industry standards. Ability to teach beginner through advanced tumbling and stunting safely and effectively as well as acro-tumbling.

Leadership & Culture Building
Ability to command a room create structure and build buy-in from athletes. Must balance high standards with encouragement.

Safety & Risk Awareness
Deep understanding of proper spotting progressions and injury prevention. USA Cheer Safesport Concussion CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) required.

Professional Communication
Clear and confident communicator with parents athletes and staff. Able to handle conflict calmly and professionally.

Team Player Mentality
Works collaboratively with other coaches and leadership. No ego. No gossip. No drama. We operate as one team and give continuous input and feedback throughout the season.

Growth-Oriented Mindset
Open to feedback. Hungry to improve. Motivated to build something bigger than themselves.

Affinity for Systems
Ability to follow systems implement structured training plans and track athlete progress. Comfortable using scheduling and communication platforms.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma required.

Experience:
5 years coaching competitive cheerleading and/or tumbling required.
Experience coaching All-Star & School teams required.
Choreography experience is a plus.
Competition travel experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to spot athletes lift bend jump and remain physically active for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job Type: Full Time
25-30 hours per week
Competitive Pay based on experience. Open to Hourly or Salary pay.
Ability to coach unlimited private lessons
Relocation required for out-of-state applicants
Stellar Benefits including full medical-dental-vision retirement matching on-site fitness gym continued professional development opportunities for advancement and leadership roles.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply please submit the following via email to and CC:

1. Cover letter and PDF of your resume.

2. Tell us how you heard about this position.

3. Enneagram Personality Assessment Results:

4. LeaderScore Assessment Results: Any videos or information regarding previous teams you have coached.