Assistant Basketball Cheer Coach

North Polk Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 800 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

North Polk High School in Alleman, IA, is seeking an Assistant Cheer coach/sponsor to support school activities and athletics. This role involves coaching and mentoring students, organizing practice sessions, and helping manage equipment and game-day logistics.

Compensation is $1,000 annually. Candidates must have a valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization for athletic coaching (sponsor roles exempt). A strong commitment to high moral values and serving as a positive example is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization (required for athletic coaching, not required for sponsor roles).
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed.
• Exhibit high moral values and be able to serve as a favorable example to young people.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with new ideas and techniques in the activity area.
• Coach participants in the skill areas necessary for achievement in the activity.
• Inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Carry out duties related to clerical work, meetings, equipment issue/return, and supervision.
• Support the program by following policies to help grow the activities program.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Location: High School Activities

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankenyserving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschoolthrough 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Big Creek Elementary, 3-5th; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

North Polk High School, located in Alleman, is seeking to hire a Assistant Cheer coach/sponsor.

Compensation: $1,000 annually

Position Criteria:

• Valid Iowa coaching endorsement or authorization (required for all athletic coaching, not required for sponsor roles)
• Demonstrate aptitude for performing tasks listed
• Exhibit high moral values and be able to serve as a favorable example to young people

Performance Criteria

• Keep abreast of new ideas and techniques in thefield assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations as well as changes that occur.
• Inventory, selection, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Coach individual participants in the skill areas necessary for excellent achievement in the activity involved, as assigned.
• Carry out duties as assigned in the activity involved as it would pertain to clerical work, strategy meetings, equipment issue and return, facility preparations and supervision.
• Support the program by abiding by policies and rules which are set forth to help maintain growth of the total activities program at all levels.