Cheer Coach

Olimpia LLC; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local gymnastics center in Virginia is seeking a Cheer Coach to support its cheer and tumbling programs. This role involves assisting in practices, teaching cheer techniques, and ensuring a safe environment for young athletes. Ideal candidates have a cheerleading or gymnastics background and experience working with children. The position requires a positive attitude and strong communication skills. Compensation is competitive and negotiable, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in cheerleading or gymnastics preferred.
• Ability to work with children in a coaching environment.
• Must pass a background check and complete safety training.
• Reliable, positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Availability for evenings and weekends.
• Must pass background check and complete required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cheer Coach during practices.
• Teach and reinforce proper cheer techniques.
• Maintain a safe and positive training environment.
• Support competition preparation as needed.
• Communicate professionally with athletes and parents.
• Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and staff.
• Follow all gym policies, safety procedures, and coaching standards.

Skills

Cheerleading background

Experience with children

Basic knowledge of cheer skills

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Background check clearance

Safety training completion

Job description

Capital Gymnastics NTC – Burke, VA Full-Time | Evenings & Weekends

Capital Gymnastics NTC is seeking a positive, dependable Cheer Coach to support our cheer and tumbling programs. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth athletes and contributing to a safe, energetic, and team-oriented gym environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cheer Coach during recreational and competitive cheer practices
• Teach and reinforce proper cheer techniques including motions, jumps, basic stunts, and tumbling skills
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive training environment
• Support conditioning, choreography, and routine clean-up as directed
• Assist with competition preparation and special events as needed
• Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and staff
• Follow all gym policies, safety procedures, and coaching standards

Qualifications

• Cheerleading or gymnastics background preferred
• Experience working with children in a coaching or instructional setting
• Basic knowledge of cheer skills and safe spotting techniques
• Reliable, positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Availability for evenings and weekends
• Must pass background check and complete required safety training

Preferred (Not Required)

• USASF or equivalent cheer/tumbling certification
• Competitive cheer experience
• Tumbling instruction experience

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and negotiable based on experience, certifications, and qualifications.