2026-2027 Varsity Head Cheer Coach

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District; Village of Clifton Springs (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District is seeking a Varsity Head Cheer Coach to lead our cheer program with a focus on student-athlete development, leadership, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring strong coaching experience, high energy, and a clear understanding of education-based athletics, while collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote positive character and lifelong life skills through sport.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Teacher and/or NYS Coaching Certificate.
• Must have NYS Coaching First Aid certification.
• Must have valid NYS CPR/AED.
• Proven coaching experience with high school athletes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with developing student-athlete leadership and character.
• Attention to detail and commitment to education-based athletics.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

First Aid

CPR/AED

Communication

Sports Experience

Detail Oriented

Education

NYS Teacher and/or NYS Coaching Certificate

Job description

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Varsity Head Cheer Coach. The successful candidate will need to:

• Ability to communicate using tact, courtesy, sensitivity, and confidentiality;
• Demonstrate a visible commitment to student athletes, community, and instructional leadership while promoting positive character;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of the student athlete physically, mentally, and as a leader;
• Have innovative ideas in and out of season for staff development, strength training, and fundraising;
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain professional relationships to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other coaches, students, teachers, parents, and administrators;
• Demonstrate high energy and enthusiasm;
• Demonstrate the ability to make decisions in the best interest of students;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of making each student feel valued;
• Be an ambassador for the athletic program;
• The successful candidate should have a clear understanding of what education-based athletics is about and the life skills that can be taught through Athletics.

• NYS Teacher and/or NYS Coaching Certificate
• Valid NYS Coaching First Aid
• Valid Adult CPR/AED
• Successful Previous Coaching Experience
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Sports Specific Experience
• Detail Oriented