Cheer Youth Instructor

Overtime Athletics; Newington Forest (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Overtime Athletics in Virginia is seeking enthusiastic cheer coaches to lead after-school classes for K-6 students, 3-5pm on weekdays. You will bring energy, run sessions, and help kids build skills while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

You’ll work 1-3 days per week, with pay starting at $20 per hour and up to $30 for experienced returning coaches. Reliable transportation and a clean background check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with kids in coaching, teaching, camps, or recreation.
• Basic cheer knowledge; curriculum and training provided.
• Reliable, punctual, professional – kids and parents depend on you.
• Must pass background check and fingerprinting.
• Reliable transportation to school sites, preferably with own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school cheer classes at local elementary schools (3-5pm weekdays).
• Run high-energy sessions focused on fun, teamwork, and skill-building.
• Manage equipment bag and ensure safe dismissal of every child.

Skills

Kids coaching

Cheer knowledge

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

$20-$30/hr | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule

We run cheerleading programs for K-6th graders at elementary schools across Fairfax County and Northern Virginia. We need coaches who show up, bring energy, and love working with kids. You'll lead your own class, build skills, and make a difference in a kid's week.

What you'll do:

• Lead after-school cheer classes at local elementary schools (3-5pm weekdays)
• Run high-energy sessions focused on fun, teamwork, and skill-building
• Manage your equipment bag and ensure every kid is safely dismissed

What we're looking for:

• Experience with kids (coaching, teaching, camps, rec - any counts)
• Basic cheer knowledge (we provide curriculum and training)
• Reliable, punctual, professional - kids and parents are counting on you
• Must pass background check + fingerprinting
• Reliable transportation to school sites, preferably if you have your own vehicle

Pay & Schedule:

• $20-$25/hr to start based on experience
• Up to $30/hr for returning experienced coaches
• 1-3 days/week, 10-20 kids per class