2026-2027 Girls Cheer Coach

Apache Junction Unified School District; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a CheerCoach for Cactus Canyon Junior High School. This seasonal position coaches student athletes, organizes the program, and promotes safe, ethical participation.

The ideal candidate has NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and Concussion in Sports certifications, CPR/First Aid, and a valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance card. Duties include supervising practices, attending district/league meetings, and maintaining sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate or team coach with certificated personnel.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course or approved equivalent (AIA Rule 17.1).
• NFHS Concussion in Sports course (AIA Rule 17.1).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Coach student athletes in area of assigned responsibility
• Organize and supervise a total sports program
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community members
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Promote safe practices to lessen participant injuries
• Establish camaraderie among players through teambuilding, fundraising, service projects, etc.
• Attend district or AIA meetings as directed
• Other job related duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching skills

Communication

Safety ethics

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Certificated personnel

Experience

Job description

ob Title: CheerCoach
Department: Cactus Canyon Junior HighSchool
Reports To: CCJH Principal
FLSA Status: Nonexempt - At Will
Position Status: Seasonal Position - Duration of Sport (Fall and Winter Seasons)
Prepared By: Human Resources Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach student athletes in area of assigned responsibility
• Organize and supervise a total sports program
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community members
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Promote safe practices to lessen participant injuries
• Establish a sense of comradery among our players through teambuilding, fundraising, service projects, etc.
• Attend any school district and/or AIA meetings as directed by supervising coach or Athletic Director
• Other job related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online "Fundamentals of Coaching" course, or approved equivalent (AIA Rule 17.1)
• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online "Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know" course (AIA Rule 17.1)
• Current Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Possess a validAZ Fingerprint Clearance card
• Mustbe able to pass a background clearance check
• Knowledge of essential skills, techniques, rules and safety concerns for the sport to be coached
• Skill in communicating with all stakeholders
• Knowledge necessary to adhere to rules set out by AIA (www.aiaonline.org) and Apache Junction Unified School District #43

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Arizona Teaching Certificate or team coach with certificated personnel.

OTHER INFORMATION

• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions
• Must utilize online platforms required for specific sports like MaxPreps, HUDL, and others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, move about, sit, reach with hands and arms, handle, finger or feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to run, climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Duties may require employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind, or rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be encountered.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity)or disability in its employment practices.