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
Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the "essential functions" of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
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.