Assistant Cheer Coach (Winter) (2)

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #88; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Plano High School is seeking an Assistant Cheer Coach for the Winter Season 2026-27. The role supports the Head Coach in creating practice schedules, academic plans to boost performance, and ensuring a quality athletic experience for all athletes.

Responsibilities include managing practice time, locker room and equipment supervision, helping with summer programs, and maintaining eligibility records and event planning. Collaboration with administration and feeder programs is expected.

Qualifications

• PEL or certified coach required.
• ASEP certification and/or substitute certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in developing a well-organized practice schedule using staff at all levels.
• Assist Head Coach in developing a well-defined academic plan to increase student performance.
• Cooperate with athletic and school administration to provide a quality athletic experience for all athletes.
• Maximize practice time for both individual and team development.
• Provide supervision and administration of locker room, training room, and bus trips.
• Assist in summer/offseason program to develop skills and strength.
• Assist in maintaining program paperwork for eligibility, registration, scores, records, etc.
• Plan and prepare for banquets and other team events to recognize athletes.
• Care for equipment including issuance, inventory, and storage; communicate equipment needs and budget.

Skills

PEL certified coach

ASEP certification

Substitute certification

Job description

Assistant Cheer Coach (Winter Season) at Plano High School for the 2026-27 School Year

General Description Of Position

• Assist/Support the Head Coach in developing a well-organized practice schedule that utilizes their staff at all levels
• Assist/Support the Head Coach in developing a well-defined academic plan for all students to increase academic performance
• Cooperate with the athletic and school administration to provide a quality Athletic experience for all athletes
• Maximize practice time for both individual and team development
• Provide proper supervision and administration of locker room, training room, and bus trips
• Assist the Head Coach in summer/offseason program to develop skills and strength
• Assist the Head Coach in maintaining the program and is timely with appropriate management and paperwork requirements for eligibility, registration, match scores, records, etc.
• Participate in planning and preparations for banquets and other team events to recognize athletes for their accomplishments
• Be concerned about the care of equipment, including issuance, collection, inventory, and storage
• Communicate with administration about athletic equipment requests, budget needs, unusual events, etc.
• Follow proper district procedure for the purchase of equipment and operate within the budget
• Attend all-conference meetings as needed and stay in compliance with IHSA requests
• Assist/Support the Head Coach in maintaining communication with feeder coaches, programs, parents, athletes, and the bus barn both within and outside the season.

Qualifications: PEL or certified coach, ASEP certification and/or substitute certification required

District Mission Statement

The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.

District Vision Statement

Students Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.

Families & Community Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.

Educators Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.

Visit the district website at www.plano88.org