Head Winter Cheer Coach 2026-2027 SY

Job Summary: Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of a successful cheerleading program.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma (minimum)
• Previous youth coaching experience and knowledge in the assigned sport.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but may not be limited to):

• Responsible for the supervision of cheerleading participants (students, volunteers, etc.) during the program-related activities.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and public members.
• Arrange and supervise tryouts.
• Teach students the importance of teamwork and safety in all routines.
• Ensure student eligibility to participate in weekly cheerleading training and events.
• Establish practice and game schedule.
• Work with students to develop their cheerleading ability.
• Supervise the care and inventory of cheerleading uniforms and equipment.
• Teach students to safely and effectively perform cheerleading routines, including warm-up exercises.
• Perform the foregoing functions in an exemplary manner.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.

Other Duties:

• Encourage a positive, mutually supportive environment.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate composure under pressure.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently walk, stand, and sit.
• Frequent bending and twisting of the body are required.
• Frequently reach above and below the waist.
• Frequently use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects.
• Frequently use both hands for repetitive motion.
• Lift/push and/or move at least 20 pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch, and climb stairs.

Work Environment:

• School gymnasium/Athletic fields.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Exhibit qualities of leadership.
• Manage conflict in a positive manner.
• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant) and be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.

EOE