Junior Coach (High School Helpers) Sideline Application
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  • SJC Jr. Coaches Code of Conduct

  • The Snohomish Junior Cheer Coaches Code of Conduct emphasizes leadership through fairness, consistency, and positive role modeling.

  • Coaches are expected to:

    1. Lead by Example: Display a positive attitude, sportsmanship, and treat all athletes with respect.
    2. Promote Fairness: Adhere to the rules, ensuring all athletes have the opportunity to learn and excel.
    3. Support Athletes: Ensure athletes are physically and mentally prepared.
    4. Demonstrate Integrity: Avoid arguing with parents, officials, or other coaches, set a good example, and maintain safety.
    5. Teach Life Values: Foster responsibility, teamwork, discipline, leadership, and good citizenship.
    6. Junior Coaches will work together with the Head Coaches to promote a safe and fun environment and to ensure a memorable and positive experience for their cheerleading squad.

  • Summary:

  • The overall message is to act with integrity and kindness, treating others as you want to be treated. Coaches should prioritize the well-being of the athletes in a safe and supportive environment, teaching not only cheerleading skills but also important life lessons like responsibility, discipline, leadership, and good citizenship. Positive influence is a key role in shaping young individuals.
  • This Code of Conduct provides clear guidelines to ensure coaches are fulfilling their responsibilities both as cheerleading mentors and role models.
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  • SJC Junior Coach Application

  • Date of Birth:*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Have you coached for Snohomish Junior Cheer before as a Junior Coach?*
  • Is there a particular squad you are interested in helping?*
  • Are you willing to:
  • Assist with all activities and fundraising events?*
  • Become CPR and basic first aid certified? (Encouraged but not mandatory)*
  • Join USA Cheer as a certified Junior Cheer Coach? ($20 for safety training including concussion awareness- highly encouraged but not mandatory)*

  • Coaching Requirements & Conduct

    • The primary goal is to ensure a safe, fun, and positive cheerleading experience.
    • Game Day Expectations: Arrive 30 minutes early, no gum/candy, respect game rules and player injuries.
    • Communicate with the Head Coach/Team Parent/SJC Board Member if unable to attend agreed upon practices and/or games.
    • Adhere to applicable expectations of the SJC Cheerleader Code of Conduct.
    • Stunting is only to be performed under the guidance of the Stunt Certified Head or Assistant Coach.
    • Assisting Head and Assistant Coaches as directed which could include leading cheers, teaching cheers, participating in stretching/cool down, planning team building games, and assisting in choreography of halftime routine or any other special performances.

  • Commitment & Agreement

  • Can you commit to at least one evening practice per week (starting in August) and Saturday games (September-early November)? Practices are typically on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday at Centennial Middle School.*
  • Do you agree to treat all squad members equally?*
  • Do you support the goals and mission of Snohomish Junior Cheer?*

  • Additional Information

  • Date:*
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