Assistant Cheerleading Coach

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District in Missouri is seeking a High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach at Central High School. You will assist with building a successful cheer program, coach athletes at practices and competitions, and help lead the squad through the school year.

The role requires meeting MSHSAA requirements, and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate with coaching experience is preferred. You will report to the Head Cheerleading Coach and the High School Activities Director under the

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum MSHSAA requirements.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and Previous Coaching Experience.

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly, punctually.
• Coaches students during practices and competitions.
• Creates a learning environment for physical, social and emotional development.
• Evaluates student performances and provides feedback.
• Manages equipment for events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for efficient functioning.
• Prepares students for competitions following MSHSAA guidelines.
• Schedules individual or group sessions to enhance student skill level.
• Supervises students at extra-curricular events to ensure proper behavior.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

MSHSAA requirements

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Title

High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Job Details

• Job ID: 1870
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Central High School
• Position Type: Athletics/Activities

Qualifications

• Required: Must meet minimum MSHSAA requirements
• Preferred: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and Previous Coaching Experience

Employment Terms

• FLSA: Exempt
• Salary Schedule: Per Approved Extra-Duty Salary Schedule
• Direct Report: Head Cheerleading Coach and High School Activities Director
• Terms of Employment: As per Extra-Duty Assignment Letter

Purpose

The High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach position is performed for the purpose of assisting with the creating of a successful Cheerleading squad that coaches students and competes in various competitions throughout the school year.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• Attends all practices and competitions for the purpose of coaching students to their full potential.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning for the purpose of developing students physically, socially and emotionally.
• Evaluates students’ practices and performances for the purpose of giving valuable feedback and critique to the students.
• Manages the equipment for the purpose of making sure all items required for the event are accounted for.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares students for competitions for the purpose of setting students up for success, while following MSHSAA guidelines.
• Schedules individual or group sessions for the purpose of providing individualized instruction to enhance student skill level.
• Supervises students at any extra-curricular events for the purpose of ensuring proper student behavior in accordance with Board policies.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions for the purpose of protecting students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

EOE

EOE