Assistant Coach Cheer

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison School District Two in Colorado Springs seeks a part-time assistant coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on helping student athletes reach higher skill levels while modeling discipline and sportsmanship.

You will coach individuals and groups during pre-season and post-season, oversee safety in practice and competition areas, and enforce positive conduct. CHSAA coaching certification or licensed staff status is required, plus background checks.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience with student-athletes.
• Ability to implement sport-specific skill development.
• Commitment to safety and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist student athletes during pre-season and post-season training.
• Coach individuals to improve fundamental sport skills.
• Oversee safety conditions in practice and competition areas.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike conduct at all times.

Skills

Coaching

Athletic instruction

Safety oversight

Communication

Discipline and sportsmanship

Education

CHSAA Certified Coach

Licensed staff member (HSD2 ESP)

Job description

For School Year 2026-2027

PART-TIME, INR

Job Summary

The assistant coach will assist each participating student athlete in achieving a high level of skill, develop an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and increase the athlete's level of self-esteem. Assist student athletes during pre-season and post-season training following athlete development program. Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the individual sport; oversee the safety conditions of the practice and competition areas during the times student athletes are present; enforce discipline and sportsmanlike conduct at all times and establish and oversee consequences for breach of such standards.

Education, Training and Experience

• Licensed staff member; HSD2 ESP; or CHSAA Certified Coach.
• Ability to meet CHSAA guidelines and Harrison School District Two coaching requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach skills and fundamentals of specific sport to a varied ability group.
• Ability to work in a diverse population.
• Prior coaching experience required; head coaching experience preferred.
• Must believe in building positive relationships.
• Meet any state, district or school requirements.
• Must be available to work with players pre-season & post season, as well as summer.
• Must be First Aide/CPR Certified or be able to pass certification test.
• Criminal background checkand District fingerprinting required.

Note

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Exempt