Athletic Coach (Girls Cheerleading) 2026-2027
Job Title: Head Coach (Girls Cheerleading)
Location: Bridgeport, CT
Job Start Date: 2026-2027 Season
Capital Preparatory Schools seeks an experienced Head Coach for Girls Cheerleading to lead the program and develop student‑athletes across the 2026-2027 season.
Title Responsibilities
- Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of the Capital Prep Schools athletic program;
- Establishes goals, objectives, and values for the program consistent with mission of athletics department;
- Provides regular practice sessions in and out of the season;
- Motivates student‑athletes to perform to maximum levels;
- Provides conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with the training unit to ensure that student‑athletes are physically prepared for competition;
- Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the preparation of games and practices;
- Follows the administrative procedures established by Capital Prep Schools as published in the Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual;
- Enforces team travel standards for behavior and appropriate dress;
- Oversees training and care of student‑athlete team members;
- Selects, supervises and provides guidance to assistant coaches while monitoring and ensuring their professional development;
- Conducts a performance evaluation for full‑time and/or part‑time assistant coach(s);
- Performs any and all duties as may be assigned by Administration.
Skills and Experience
- High School degree required
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License required or able to obtain; ability to obtain passenger endorsement and a clean driving record
- Valid CT coaching certification
- CPR/AED/first aid certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Coaching and/or participation at high school level preferred; demonstrated ability and passion to teach and demonstrate skills of sport applying for
- Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends
- Willingness to fundraise
- Ability to interact with all levels of the school community
Compensation
Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers an athletic coaching stipend at a rate of $2000 – $8000.