Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Young World Physical Education; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Schools Athletics in Hillsborough, NC seeks an Athletic Assistant Coach to provide coaching expertise for the sport season and to model sportsmanship and safe practices. The role reports to the Athletic Director and involves supervising student athletes during practices and events, with evenings and some weekends required.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the athletic staff, ensuring safety protocols, and supporting the athletic program throughout the season.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Additional sport-specific coursework or training.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching expertise and guidance to student athletes for the sport season.
• Model good sportsmanship and safety practices.
• Communicate with athletic director and schedule practices and events.
• Assist with program administration when needed.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Safety awareness

Student guidance

Education

High School Diploma

Sports training or coursework

Experience equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Orange County Schools 304A - A.L.Stanback Middle School Athletics - Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Orange County Schools 304A - A.L.Stanback Middle School Athletics - Hillsborough, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Orange County School District - NC

Job Details

Job ID: 5847800
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Athletic Assistant Coach

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school/ Assigned sport

SALARY

Per appropriate salary schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday; evenings and some weekends

WORK HOURS

As dictated by the sport and season

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

As dictated by the sport and season

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Athletic Assistant Coach is responsible for providing appropriate coaching expertise and guidance to student athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program at the assigned school, the Assistant Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and serving as good role models for the students, the school, and the school system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Board of Education
• Comprehensive knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations
• Thorough understanding of the proper administrative line of command
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the athletic program
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation
• Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various sports in which athletes are engaged
• Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes to address medical injuries and emergencies
• Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Additional coursework and/or training in a particular sport
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high