25-26 - West - Cheerleading Head Coach

25-26 - West - Cheerleading Head Coach

Athletics

West High

Employment Type: Exempt

Purpose of Position: The Head Cheer Coach will oversee the entire Cheer Program and instruct the varsity high school cheer team. They are responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the cheer program coaching staff including Assistant coach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee training of cheerleaders in conjunction with the other coaches.

• Develop training plans for cheerleaders in conjunction with the other coaches.

• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Director of Athletics and Operations.

• Contribute to game line-up planning with other coaches.

• Attend and coach at all practices.

• Attend and coach at all games/competitions.

• Assist other coaches in monitoring team members’ practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance and grades

• Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.

• Responsible for providing kids feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior and team skills.

• Manage program budget organize fundraising efforts for the cheer program

• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Director of Athletics and Operations.

• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning programs for the cheer program

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved coach’s education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching if no teaching license.

• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.

• Demonstrated ability to provide positive development and motivation of student-athletes.

• Strong cheerleading background.

• Knowledge of cheerleading skills, development and contest situations.

• Ability to initiate and maintain communication with parents.

• Demonstrated organizational ability.

• Skill in planning and budgeting.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff.

• Preferred: Valid teaching license

Length of Work:

WIAA 2025/26 Fall/Winter Sports Seasons

Working Conditions:

Will be expected to work in evenings and weekends. Will be also be expected to work in various outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

The job will require you to stand for extended periods of time, while coaching at practices and games.