Cheerleading Coach (External) Winter

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools is seeking a Cheerleading Coach for Columbia High School for the Winter Season 26-27. The candidate must hold NJ instructional or substitute certification with athletic endorsement and ACCA certification, plus prior cheerleading coaching experience.

The coach will report to the Director of Athletics and will supervise squad members, lead practice sessions, and assume full coaching duties for all scheduled games during the winter season.

Qualifications

• NJ instructional or substitute cert with athletic endorsement.
• ACCA certification required.
• Previous cheerleading coaching experience.
• Direct supervision of squad members and practices.
• Full coaching responsibilities at all scheduled games.
• Supervise the program during practice sessions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal status

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and school administration for duties.
• Supervise squad members and conduct practice sessions.
• Assume full coaching responsibilities at all scheduled games.
• Administer and supervise the program during practice periods.

Skills

Strong interpersonal

Education

NJ Certification & ACCA

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor

Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Location: Columbia High School

Date Available: Winter Season

Closing Date: 11/05/2026

WINTER SEASON

CHEERLEADING COACH

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

AVAILABLE WINTER SEASON 26-27

THE POSITION

Candidates must have a sincere interest and desire to put forth maximum effort into his/her coaching responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Substitute Certification with Athletic Endorsement, and ACCA Certification.
2. Previous cheerleading coaching experience.
3. Will be directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and school administration for the satisfactory.
4. performance of all coaching responsibilities.
5. Will assume full responsibility for supervision and conduct of squad members and for conducting necessary practice sessions.
6. Is expected to assume full-coaching responsibilities at all scheduled games.
7. Will assume the responsibility of supervising and administering the program during practice sessions.
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status

Salary - As Per SOMEA Agreement