Assistant Cheer Coach

Young World Physical Education; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for an Assistant Cheer Coach at Casa Grande Union High School District. This part-time position involves mentoring students, advocating for the department, and managing daily operations of the cheerleading team. Candidates must hold a valid Arizona State Teachers certificate and possess strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. A high school diploma is required, and background checks will be performed. The role is essential for fostering student development outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Arizona State Teachers certificate and CPR/First Aid certificates.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general curriculum periodicals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for the department.
• Communicates with staff, community, parents, and players.
• Enforces AIA regulations and Board policies.
• Evaluates support staff as appropriate.
• Oversees maintenance of equipment and buildings used by the athletic department.
• Acts as mentor and coach for students.
• Manages daily operations of the sport.

Skills

Analytical

Design

Problem Solving

Project Management

Technical Skills

Client Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Managing People

Quality Management

Business and Instructional Acumen

Cost Consciousness

Diversity

Ethics

Organizational Support

Strategic Thinking

Judgment

Motivation

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Innovation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Assistant Cheer Coach

Casa Grande Union High School District 82 Vista Grande High School – Casa Grande, Arizona.

Job Details

Job ID: 5684944

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Description

Position: Coach

Location: District Wide – As Assigned

Reports To: Athletic Director and/or Assistant Principal

Job Goal:

• The Coach is to provide additional educational opportunities outside of the regular curriculum by providing leadership and mentoring skills to students who participate in a sport. They provide a safe environment where a student can develop personal skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must hold a valid Arizona State Teachers certificate, and/or appropriate AIA Coaching Certificates and CPR/First Aid certificates.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general curriculum periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence with parents, community and other agencies.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, designs workflows and procedures.
• Design – Generates creative solutions, translates concepts into images, applies design principles, demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving, uses reason with emotional topics.
• Project Management – Develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, pursues professional development, shares expertise.
• Client Service – Manages difficult or emotional student, parent situations, meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on conflict resolution, maintains confidentiality, listens, remains open to new ideas.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens, participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly, edits for errors, presents data effectively.
• Teamwork – Balances individual and team responsibilities, builds morale, supports collective success.
• Leadership – Inspires and motivates others, influences actions and opinions, accepts feedback.
• Managing People – Includes staff in planning, provides performance feedback, develops subordinates.
• Quality Management – Pursues accuracy and thoroughness, seeks improvement.
• Business and Instructional Acumen – Understands business implications, aligns work with goals.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within budget, implements cost saving measures.
• Diversity – Respect for cultural differences, promotes harassment‑free environment.
• Ethics – Acts with integrity, upholds values, keeps commitments.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies, completes tasks correctly, supports goals.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies, analyzes trends, adapts to change.
• Judgment – Makes decisions, includes appropriate people, demonstrates sound reasoning.
• Additional competencies: Motivation, Planning/Organizing, Professionalism, Safety and Security, Adaptability, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Initiative, Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for the department.
• Communicates with staff, community, parents and players regarding activities and participation.
• Enforces AIA regulations and Board policies.
• Evaluates support staff as appropriate.
• Oversees maintenance of equipment and buildings used by the athletic department.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all equipment.
• Acts as mentor and coach for students.
• Manages daily operations of the sport including transportation, student eligibility and students’ physical/emotional well‑being.
• Completes all duties during the sport season and pre‑season.
• Attends coaching clinics and workshops.
• Provides supervision, administration and security of locker rooms, practice areas, and buses/vans.

Terms of Employment

• Stipend Position.
• Must pass Department of Public Safety Fingerprint clearance check.
• Must be United States citizen or hold valid work visa; changes in visa status must be reported to Human Resources.

Evaluation

• Performance evaluated per Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Required Documentation

• Proof of Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
• Valid government‑issued identification or current work visa with expiration date.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts accepted with application; official transcripts due upon job offer.
• Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by full translation and evaluated for equivalency.

EEO Statement

Casa Grande High School District #82 prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.