Assistant Middle School Cheer Coach
Lexington Middle School
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Job summary
Lexington Middle School in Lexington, NC is seeking an Assistant Middle School Cheer Coach to support the Head Cheer Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting a thriving middle school program. The assistant coach will help develop student-athletes’ cheerleading skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, school spirit, and positive character development.
You will assist with practices, performances, and safety, maintain records, and help with choreography and game-day
Qualifications
- Previous cheerleading participation or coaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of middle school cheerleading techniques and safety procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with middle school students.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices, games, performances, and events.
- Teach cheerleading techniques, motions, jumps, chants, and routines.
- Assist with practice plans and rosters, attendance, and equipment.
- Monitor safety and report injuries to staff.
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, coaches and administrators.
- Support transportation and supervision during athletic events.
Skills
Job description
Lexington City Schools Lexington Middle School - Lexington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Lexington City School District (NC) , and North Carolina School Jobs
Job ID: 5891393
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
The Assistant Middle School Cheerleading Coach will support the Head Cheerleading Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting a successful middle school cheerleading program. The assistant coach will help develop student-athletes’ cheerleading skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, school spirit, and positive character development.
- Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices, games, performances, competitions, and other cheerleading activities.
- Teach and reinforce proper cheerleading techniques, motions, jumps, chants, dances, and performance skills.
- Assist with the development and implementation of practice plans.
- Supervise and support student-athletes during practices, games, competitions, and team activities.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and encouraging team environment
- Reinforce school, district, athletic department, and team rules and expectations.
- Emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, responsibility, and appropriate behavior.
- Assist with maintaining accurate team rosters, attendance, equipment, uniforms, and other program records.
- Help ensure all student-athletes meet eligibility, participation, and safety requirements.
- Assist with choreography, routines, game-day preparation, and performances.
- Monitor student-athlete safety and immediately report injuries or concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Communicate professionally with students, parents/guardians, coaches, administrators, officials, and other school personnel.
- Assist with transportation, team supervision, and other athletic events as assigned.
- Help maintain and properly care for cheerleading equipment and facilities.
- Attend required coaches’ meetings, professional development, and training sessions.
- Complete all required district, state, athletic department, and coaching certifications.
- Perform other duties related to the cheerleading program as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head Coach.
- Previous cheerleading participation and/or coaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of middle school cheerleading techniques, safety procedures, and fundamentals.
- Ability to work effectively with middle school students.
- Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach and athletic department.
- Commitment to student-athlete development, academic success, sportsmanship, and school pride.
- Must meet all school district and state requirements for athletic coaches.
The Assistant Cheerleading Coach must maintain all certifications and training required by Lexington City Schools and applicable athletic governing organizations, including required CPR/First Aid and other safety-related coaching certifications.
The Assistant Cheerleading Coach works under the direct supervision of the Head Cheerleading Coach and the overall direction of the Athletic Director and school administration.
Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:
Athletics & Activities > Coaching
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Sierra Borrego , Athletic Director
- Lexington Middle School
- Email: sborrego@lexcs.org
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