2026-2027 Coach - Head Varsity Cheer (winter)- BHS

Young World Physical Education; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Head Varsity Cheer Coach for the winter season at Blacksburg High School. This role requires a dedicated individual to implement a high-quality athletic program focused on teamwork and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will monitor academic performance of athletes while motivating them to excel. Qualifications include a high school diploma and coaching certifications. The position is open until filled, offering a supplemental pay range of $2,803.50 to $4,074.12.

Qualifications

• Must be age 21 or older.
• Successful completion of the ASEP and NFHS courses prior to coaching duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a high-quality athletic program.
• Monitor academic performance of team members.
• Maintain high safety standards for all athletes.

Skills

Effective communication

Student motivation

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2026-2027 Coach - Head Varsity Cheer (winter) - BHS

Montgomery County School District [VA] Blacksburg High School - Blacksburg, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5603005

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,803.50 to $4,074.12 Supplemental

Job Description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an immediate opening and is accepting applications for a Head Varsity Cheer Coach (winter) position at Blacksburg High School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age 21 or older
• Successful completion of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) course and test entitled “Basic Virginia High School League Course” accessible at http://www.asep.com/asep_content/org/VHSL.cfm prior to beginning coaching duties with MCPS (there is a fee associated with this course). Courses completed before 2009 do not satisfy this requirement.
• Successful completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports course accessible at www.nfhs.org prior to beginning coaching duties with MCPS (there is no fee associated with this course)
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level
• Current CPR certification

Supplemental: $2,803.50 - $4,074.12 (depending on experience) Per Season

FLSA: Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amanda Weidner
• 750 Imperial Street
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]