2026-2027 JV Cheer Coach

Newport-News-Public-Schools; Newport News (VA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a 2026-2027 JV Cheer Coach at Woodsid e HS in Newport News, VA. The role involves coaching student athletes in cheerleading techniques for sideline cheering at athletic events and motivating students to develop a passion for the sport.

Responsibilities include coaching during practices and meets, organizing practice schedules, collaborating with the athletics director on facilities, and maintaining student behavior and eligibility records.

Qualifications

• Two entries: experience with coaching high school or college cheer squads preferred.
• Knowledge of cheerleading rules, regulations, and techniques.
• Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, parents, and students.

Responsabilités

• Coach cheerleaders during practices and meets.
• Develop and organize regular practice schedules for individual and team development.
• Coordinate with athletics director to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
• Instruct cheerleaders on rules, equipment, and techniques; monitor eligibility and behavior.
• Represent the team and promote the program to media and supporters.

Connaissances

Coaching techniques

Rules knowledge

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Description du poste

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2026-2027 JV Cheer Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939835

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in cheerleading techniques to prepare them for sideline cheering at athletic events. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties

• Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.
• Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the cheerleading by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Assist the varsity cheerleading coach when needed.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Some experience as a competitive Cheerleader coach at the high school or college level preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students

To see the full job posting forAssistant Cheer Coach, please visit: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/JV_Cheerleader_Coach.pdf

Position Type: Coaching

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]