Board Member Expectations

Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings (either in person or virtual), maintain open and responsive communication with fellow board members and cheer families, support game-day needs, and assist with event coordination and coach support throughout the season. Collaboration is key to ensuring a positive and well-organized cheer experience for all involved.

Cheer Director (Kelsey Galkus)

The Cheer Director oversees the entire cheer program, acting as the primary liaison between the cheer program and the athletic board/league. This role includes working closely with the S.T.A.R.S. Board of Directors to align cheer schedules with football game days and times, and communicating any changes or delays. The Cheer Director sets the vision and direction for the program, provides leadership to board members and coaches, and ensures adherence to program policies and expectations, including conflict resolution.

Assistant Cheer Director (open)

The Assistant Cheer Director supports the Cheer Director in all areas, stepping up to take the lead when the Cheer Director is unavailable. Responsibilities also include assisting with coach communication, scheduling, and game-day logistics, as well as helping plan and coordinate program-wide events and initiatives.

Secretary/Treasurer (open)

The Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for maintaining both the organizational and financial records of the cheer program. This role includes tracking and documenting meeting minutes, rosters, and board communications, as well as managing the program’s finances. Key duties include sending out program-wide emails and updates, scheduling support, maintaining financial transparency, tracking budgets, processing payments, and keeping detailed records of fundraisers, uniforms, and events. This position works closely with NYA league officials and any affiliated treasurer or CPA to ensure accurate and accountable record-keeping across all areas.

Coach/Cheer Coordinator (Lindsay Maugans)

The Coach/Cheer Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for all cheer coaches. This role involves providing support to coaches with practice ideas, cheer material, and game-day guidance, coordinating coach meetings and training sessions, and ensuring consistency across squads in motions, chants, and sideline performances. Additionally, this role is responsible for distributing and collecting all cheer equipment loaned to each squad at the beginning and end of each season, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and returned in good condition.

Uniform/Apparel Coordinator (Leanna Dever)

The Uniform & Apparel Coordinator handles the ordering, distribution, and inventory of uniforms and cheer gear, ensuring correct sizing and timely delivery. This role also manages any reorders or exchanges and oversees spirit wear sales, working directly with our online store vendor to update styles, manage the program’s revenue percentage, and ensure proper tracking and sending of revenue.

Special Events /Sponsorship Coordinator (Lindsay Kovach)

The Special Events Coordinator plans and organizes key events, such as assisting the Coach Coordinator with the mini pep rally. This role also coordinates community involvement by working with the Nolensville Towns Committee for parade participation in local events like the Veterans Day and Holiday Parades. Additionally, the Special Events Coordinator builds relationships with local businesses to secure banner sponsors and manages sponsor recognition efforts throughout the season.

Social Media /Communications Coordinator (open)

The Social Media & Communications Coordinator is responsible for promoting the cheer program through engaging and informative content across all social media platforms. This role manages the social media accounts through announcements, event promotion and team highlights to ensure strong program visibility. Responsibilities include updating followers on key dates, celebrating cheer moments throughout the season and working with other board members to ensure timely and consistent messaging. Basic graphic design or content planning experience is a plus but not required.

If you're interested in joining the Cheerleading Board and playing a key role in youth sideline cheer, please reach out to [email protected]