SIDELINE CHEER COACH
Join our highly committed team of Mercy educators who have a passion for Catholic education and a willingness to inspire our students to become “Women Who Make a Difference”
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier
college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously.
Our work embodies the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the Mercy Education Core Values: Compelled by Mercy; Educational Courage; Inspired By Faith; Principled Leadership; Voice For Dignity and Respect.
Mercy High School commits to a climate and culture that are deeply rooted in: The Catholic Faith | Academic Excellence | Collaboration | Diversity | Innovation | Integrity | Leadership | Respect |Sustainability
Mercy High School is a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse student body of approximately 600 young women. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, curriculum, and extracurricular activities
which align to the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns of Racism, Immigration, Women’s Issues, Care for the Earth and Non-Violence.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Varsity Head Sideline Cheer Coach
We encourage a broadly diverse pool of applicants for all positions as we work intentionally to create a faculty and administration that reflects our student body. We seek an individual to join our Sideline Cheer program tohelp promote the sport of Cheer and to enrich the Mercy charisma and Catholic teachings within our community.
The selected applicant will:
1. Be a visible presence around the Mercy Athletic Community
2. Demonstrate contemporary knowledge of the sport and an ability to cultivate new skills with
students through drills, sequenced plays and encouragement on and off the field
3. Establish clear expectations and consequences; deliver criticism in a manner that upholds the
dignity of each athlete while maintaining high expectations
4. Plan and conduct practice sessions focusing on skill development, strategy and teamwork
5. Collaborate with assistant coaches to ensure a consistent approach across the program.
6. Establish a positive relationship with coaches, athletes, parents, officials, and community
members
7. Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of students, equipment and facilities
8. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation
9. Perform additional duties which may be assigned by the Athletic Director
10. Coordinate and run summer camps
KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
? A candidate should have previous coaching experience
? A commitment to provide students/athletes with a positive sports experience ? Availability to
attend team practices, games and team events. (May include evening and some weekends)
Interested candidates are invited to send a resume to Brandon Malinowski, Director of Athletics, at
bmalinowski@mhsmi.org by January 13, 2025.
Mercy High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment equally regardless of
age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider an applicant’s religious affiliation in its
employment decisions consistent with State and Federal law.
