There are a multitude of volunteer opportunities for parents of program participants to support individual teams and cheer squads.Each team has a Team parent who coordinates snack bar workers,arranges for half-time and end-of-game refreshments,and in general,helps the coaching staff with non-playing details.Some coaches appreciate having someone on the sidelines to keep statistics to aid in analyzing individual and team performance.A parent may be designated to video tape the each game to aid in coaching,as well as having a tape recording of the season. On game days ,the following are required:Chain and Down box volunteers Field set-up and tear down crews.if you have football experience and would like to help coach,make the desire known to your head coach.he or she will probably welcome your interest and put you to work,you may even stay on for years! Most teams have coaches already but it never hurts to let them know you are willing to help. THE entire Overbrook Monarchs program is organized by volunteers!

The Overbrook Monarchs are in search of a Cheer Director (CD) for its youth football league, which runs from August to November.  This volunteer position will involve the complete management of all cheerleading operations.  A successful candidate will have an interest in serving kids in an urban setting with a goal of teaching youth the dynamics of cheerleading. 

The CD will be responsible for all cheerleading related matters as they pertain to cheerleading coaching staff, practices, and game-day team operations.

Requirements:

• Attend monthly board meetings year round.
• Secure and monitor head cheer coaches and assistant cheer coaches.
• Provide regular attendance at practices and games of all squads; must be visible to parents and coaches alike.
• Review all coaching applicants & make recommendations to the Board prior to making coaching selections.
• Attend (or share attendance) all practices, games, and cheerleading events. Advise Vice President, Director of Operations, or an Executive Board member if conflict occurs.
• Promptly address any issues with coaches, parents, students and take disciplinary actions, as required
• Organize first aid training and coaching clinics for all coaches.
• Investigate and resolve complaints against a cheerleader, cheer coach, or any other volunteer in a timely manner.
• Arrive at all practices 15 minutes before cheerleaders arrive. 
• Secure indoor practice facilities
• Ensure coaches are enforcing guidelines and expectations. 
• Apply for cheer focused grants
• Inform parents of practice expectations, times, games and competitions.
• Hold parent meetings.
• Conduct cheer fundraisers
• Manage cheer uniforms, pictures, registration, etc.
• Attend off-season functions, such as the awards banquet, etc.

The CD must have a desire to enter squads into cheer competition(s), and must work toward that goal.  The CD will be expected to oversee all cheer competition efforts.

Interest may be expressed by sending an email to monarchswebmaster@gmail.com.