How to Become an Individual Cheer Coach

As cheerleading becomes a mainstream sport, with more local and national competitions on the high school and collegiate levels, there is an increase in the demand for individual cheer coaches. Just as students who play music in the school orchestra take private music lessons to develop their technique, cheerleaders can receive instruction in one-on-one lessons as a supplement to organized school practices. Learn what it takes to become a private cheer coach as a side job or full-time career.

Instructions

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      Complete a cheer safety course, such as the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators Cheerleading Safety Course or a course offered by the National Council for Spirit Safety and Education, to learn about risk management for coaching all age groups. Print out the certification of completion to keep in your portfolio. Add the course information and completion date to your resume.

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      Obtain or renew your first aid and CPR certifications at your local Red Cross or YMCA. Keep the certifications up to date.

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      Write down all of your cheer-related experience on your resume, including the number of years you were a cheerleader, gymnastic classes and competitions you've participated in and coaching positions you've held. Volunteer or work as a cheerleading or gymnastics assistant for more experience and to make potential client contacts.

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      Create a marketing strategy to advertise in your community. Start a Facebook page, advertise on Craigslist, or post a bulletin at your local recreation department or library. Talk with school cheerleading advisers to find out if their cheerleaders would benefit from private coaching.