Cheerleading Assistant Coach: Build Skills & Leadership

Keene State College; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College is seeking an Assistant Cheerleading Coach to support the head coach in practices, game-day performances, and competition prep. You will teach stunting, tumbling, jumps, motion, and choreography while prioritizing safety and personal growth for student-athletes.

As part of the athletics department, you’ll help with team operations, travel, equipment, recruitment, and event logistics, contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture in a close-knit campus community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting practices, events, and team operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, game-day performances, and competition preparation.
• Teach and develop cheerleading fundamentals, including stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, choreography, and sideline skills.
• Promote student-athlete safety by ensuring proper technique, spotting, and adherence to safety standards.
• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and personal growth.
• Assist with organising practices, travel, equipment, uniforms, and other operational needs of the programme.
• Support game-day and event logistics, including performances at athletic contests and campus events.
• Help maintain inventory of equipment and communicate programme needs to the head coach.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned while complying with departmental procedures and institutional policies.
• Recruitment support and collaboration with athletics staff and campus partners.

Skills

Communication

Leadership & Teamwork

Organization & Dependability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Keene State College is seeking an Assistant Cheerleading Coach to support the head coach in practices, game-day performances, and competition prep. You will teach stunting, tumbling, jumps, motion, and choreography while prioritizing safety and personal growth for student-athletes.

As part of the athletics department, you’ll help with team operations, travel, equipment, recruitment, and event logistics, contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture in a close-knit campus community.