AMS Head Cheer Coach

Abilene Middle School; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Middle School is seeking applications for the position of Head Cheer Coach to start with the 2027/2028 school year. The successful candidate will lead and develop the cheer program, teach fundamentals, promote school spirit, and foster a positive, inclusive team environment for student athletes.

The role includes planning practices, coordinating performances at home events, managing uniforms and equipment, supervising students, and collaborating with the high school program to maintain

Qualifications

• Experience coaching cheerleading at middle/high school level.
• Ability to lead practices and coordinate performances.
• Strong communication with students, families, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices focused on cheerleading skills, motions, jumps, and chants.
• Coordinate cheer schedules, uniforms, equipment, and communication with students, parents, and school administration.
• Supervise students during practices, performances, and school sponsored events.
• Establish clear expectations for attendance, behavior, sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic responsibility.
• Build positive relationships with students while promoting confidence and leadership.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Experience in cheer coaching

Job description

AMS Head Cheer Coach

Abilene USD 435 Abilene Middle School - Abilene, Kansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Abilene Public Schools USD 435 (KS)

Job Details

Job ID: 5961311

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2027

Job Description

Abilene Middle School is seeking applications for the position of Head Cheer Coach to start with next school year (2027/2028).

The Head Cheer Coach would primarily be responsible for leadingand develop the Abilene Middle School cheer program by teaching fundamental cheerleading skills, promoting school spirit, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment for our student athletes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct practices focused on cheerleading skills, motions, jumps, and chants.
• Teach and reinforce proper technique, safety procedures, and age appropriate cheerleading skills.
• Organize and prepare students for performances at home only athletic events and pep assemblies.
• Coordinate cheer schedules, uniforms, equipment, and communication with students, parents, and school administration.
• Supervise students during practices, performances, and school sponsored events.
• Establish clear expectations for attendance, behavior, sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic responsibility.
• Build positive relationships with students while promoting confidence, leadership, school pride, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with the high school cheer program to promote consistency, skill development, and alignment across grade levels and continue building a one program mentality.
• Promote the Abilene Athletic & Activity Department core values of Commitment, Effort, and Teamwork.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the District Athletic Director/Administration.

Position Type: Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Derek Berns , District Athletic Director
• Abilene Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]