Assistant Cheer Coach

Iowa City Community School District; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa City Community School District West High School in Iowa City, IA is seeking an Assistant Cheer Coach to support the athletic program and help student-athletes grow. The ideal candidate holds Iowa Coaching Certification, has coaching experience with junior high and/or high school youth, and is able to work flexible hours including summers and weekends.

This is a part-time position reporting to the Athletic Director, focused on safety, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship within the cheer

Qualifications

• Iowa Coaching Certification required.
• Coaching experience at junior high or high school level preferred.
• Experience working with youth in athletics is essential.
• Alternatives accepted as district may deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Has a thorough knowledge of athletic policies approved by the Iowa City Board of Education.
• Form positive professional relationships with players, coaches, parents and fans.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with intermediate/high school students in athletics.
• Monitor academic records of student/athletes following eligibility rules.
• Provide adequate supervision before, during, and after practices and competitions.
• Develop athletes from fundamentals to higher skill levels.
• Cooperate with other programs as needed.
• Work summers, weekends, and additional times to maintain a championship program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
• Support student athlete health and wellbeing.
• Maintain active CPR certification.

Skills

Iowa Coaching Certification

Coaching experience

Youth coaching (junior high/highschool

Flexibility (summers/weekends)

Job description

Assistant Cheer Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899202

Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Iowa City Community School District

Athletic Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Iowa Coaching Certification
• Coaching experience
• Experience working with junior high and/or high school youth
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

JOB GOALS: To provide skills that will engage all levels of athletes and promote physical activity in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Iowa City Board of Education
• Must work to form a positive professional relationship with players, coaches, parents and fans.
• Must possess an enthusiastic attitude and ability to understand intermediate and high school students in an athletic setting.
• Will assist in monitoring academic records of student/athletes while following district/state eligibility rules .
• Must provide adequate supervision before, during, and after all practices and competition.
• Develop athletes to their fullest potential, starting with teaching basic fundamentals of the sport and progressing to skills beyond what is considered average.
• Willing to work cooperatively with other programs.
• Willing to work in the summer, on weekends, and at other allowable times in order to maintain a championship program.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as requested by administration.
• Supporting the health and wellbeing of student athletes.
• Must maintain active CPR certification
• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract days determined by the season of the sport. Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District's policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• BJ Mayer , Athletic Director
• West High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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