Assistant Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach

Northview Public Schools Northview High School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northview Public Schools Northview Public Schools Northview High School - Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks a part-time Assistant Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach to lead and develop the junior varsity squad for events and competitions. The role emphasizes safety, school spirit, and teamwork under athletic department guidelines.

The candidate should have coaching experience, knowledge of cheer techniques, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to motivate student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience, particularly at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of Cheer techniques
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Certification in first aid and CPR (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coach and supervise the cheer team during practices, games, and events.
• Teach basic/intermediate cheerleading skills, including cheers, chants, jumps, and stunts appropriate to the age and skill level.
• Promote good sportsmanship, positive team culture, and academic accountability.
• Collaborate with the Varsity Head Cheer Coach to ensure consistency across the program.
• Plan and conduct regular practices, including conditioning and safety training.
• Maintain accurate attendance and injury records.
• Ensure all team members comply with school rules, academic eligibility, and athletic codes of conduct.
• Communicate clearly with student-athletes, parents, and school administration.
• Always maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Assist with cheer tryouts and team selections as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Cheer techniques

Leadership

Motivation

First aid/CPR (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach

Northview Public Schools Northview Public Schools Northview High School - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Primary Function:

The Varsity Assistant Coach for Competitive Cheer is responsible for leading and developing the junior varsity cheerleading squad to support athletic events, and cheer competitions. The coach fosters school spirit, promotes teamwork, ensures safety, and helps student-athletes build foundational cheerleading skills in alignment with school policies and athletic department guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience, particularly at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of Cheer techniques
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Certification in first aid and CPR (preferred).

Directly Responsible To:

• The Athletic Director

Assigned Responsibilities:

• Coach and supervise the cheer team during practices, games, and events.
• Teach basic/intermediate cheerleading skills, including cheers, chants, jumps, and stunts appropriate to the age and skill level.
• Promote good sportsmanship, positive team culture, and academic accountability.
• Collaborate with the Varsity Head Cheer Coach to ensure consistency across the program.
• Plan and conduct regular practices, including conditioning and safety training.
• Maintain accurate attendance and injury records.
• Ensure all team members comply with school rules, academic eligibility, and athletic codes of conduct.
• Communicate clearly with student-athletes, parents, and school administration.
• Always maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Assist with cheer tryouts and team selections as needed.

Terms of Employment:

• Competitive Cheer Season
• Potentially Employed and paid through Edustaff

Assistant Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach

Northview Public Schools Northview Public Schools Northview High School - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kent ISD , and Northview Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5983348
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Primary Function:

The Varsity Assistant Coach for Competitive Cheer is responsible for leading and developing the junior varsity cheerleading squad to support athletic events, and cheer competitions. The coach fosters school spirit, promotes teamwork, ensures safety, and helps student-athletes build foundational cheerleading skills in alignment with school policies and athletic department guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience, particularly at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of Cheer techniques
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Certification in first aid and CPR (preferred).

Directly Responsible To:

• The Athletic Director

Assigned Responsibilities:

• Coach and supervise the cheer team during practices, games, and events.
• Teach basic/intermediate cheerleading skills, including cheers, chants, jumps, and stunts appropriate to the age and skill level.
• Promote good sportsmanship, positive team culture, and academic accountability.
• Collaborate with the Varsity Head Cheer Coach to ensure consistency across the program.
• Plan and conduct regular practices, including conditioning and safety training.
• Maintain accurate attendance and injury records.
• Ensure all team members comply with school rules, academic eligibility, and athletic codes of conduct.
• Communicate clearly with student-athletes, parents, and school administration.
• Always maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Assist with cheer tryouts and team selections as needed.

Terms of Employment:

• Competitive Cheer Season
• Potentially Employed and paid through Edustaff

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tina Hendrick
• 4365 Hunsberger Drive Ne
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-6128
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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