Cheerleading Assistant Coach — Practice & Safety Mentor

Academy of Our Lady of Peace; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace in San Diego is seeking a Cheerleading Assistant Coach to support our growing program, supervise practices, and assist with skill development and safety oversight during sessions.

The role requires prior coaching or competitive cheer experience, knowledge of CIF rules, strong communication and organizational skills, and a current First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Fingerprint clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching or competitive cheerleading experience.
• Knowledge of CIF cheer rules, safety guidelines, and stunt progressions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and executing daily practices, stunt progressions, and conditioning routines.
• Ensure student-athlete safety by strictly enforcing proper stunting, tumbling, and spotting techniques - particularly during competition preparation.
• Provide supervision and guidance to team members at practices.
• Serve as a positive role model, fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit aligned with OLP's mission and values.
• Assist with team administrative tasks, attendance tracking, and equipment management as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Cheerleading knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace in San Diego is seeking a Cheerleading Assistant Coach to support our growing program, supervise practices, and assist with skill development and safety oversight during sessions.

The role requires prior coaching or competitive cheer experience, knowledge of CIF rules, strong communication and organizational skills, and a current First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Fingerprint clearance is required.