Assistant Cheerleading Coach

St. Joseph School District; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School District seeks a High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach at Central High School to support the cheer program and prepare teams for competitions throughout the school year.

The role requires compliance with MSHSAA standards; preferred candidates hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate and coaching experience. Regular attendance, on-site coaching duties, and collaboration with the Head Cheerleading Coach are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and punctually.
• Attends all practices and competitions for coaching students.
• Creates a learning environment to develop students physically, socially and emotionally.
• Evaluates students’ practices and performances to provide feedback.
• Manages equipment needed for events.
• Performs related duties to ensure smooth operation.
• Prepares students for competitions following MSHSAA guidelines.
• Schedules sessions to provide individualized instruction.

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities

Date Posted: 8/18/2026

Location: Central High School

Position Title

High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Qualifications

Required: Must meet minimum MSHSAA requirements

Preferred: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and Previous Coaching Experience

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.

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EOE