Assistant Coach - Cheerleading (Winter)

Downingtown Area School District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District seeks an Assistant Coach for Cheerleading (Winter) at Downingtown High School East. The role involves supporting the head coach, maintaining equipment and facilities, and handling administrative tasks for the winter season beginning around November 20, 2026.

Prior cheer experience is required, and staff must complete background checks in accordance with district policy. The district emphasizes diversity and inclusion, aiming to provide a safe, supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record checks.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check).

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach as needed.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Schedule and supervise practice sessions.
• Maintain training equipment and organize team events.
• Build a positive team environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compliance with background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Downingtown Area School District

• Position Type: Athletics/Coaching/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: Downingtown HS East
• Date Available: 11/20/2026
• Closing Date: 11/17/2026

Position: AssistantCoach - Cheerleading (Winter)
Location: Downingtown High School East
Pay Rate: $2,500.00
Benefits Eligible: No
Effective Date: Winter Season, 2026-2027school year
Anticipated start date: Approx. November 20, 2026
Requirements: Cheer experience required

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

Job Summary: Duties may include supporting the head coach, ensuring that equipment and facilities are maintained, and performing administrative duties. Assistant coaches may also schedule and supervise practice sessions, maintain training equipment, and organize team events, all while building a positive team environment.

Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 7:14:22 AM CST.

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