Cheerleading Coach (Hufford Junior High School) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Cheerleading Coach for Hufford Junior High School in Joliet, Illinois, for the 2026-2027 season. The role involves planning and conducting practices, encouraging academic success among students, and maintaining the safety of equipment and facilities.

Qualifications include professional expertise in coaching, current CPR/AED certification, and the ability to work cooperatively with others. This is a temporary position reporting to the Jr. High Principal and Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Professional expertise required in the sport being coached.
• Current CPR/AED certification needed before the season starts.
• Participate in Coaches Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule practices throughout the season.
• Maintain student eligibility records and encourage academic success.
• Oversee safety conditions of the facility and equipment.

Skills

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Current CPR/AED certification

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Cooperative teamwork

Job description

Cheerleading Coach (Hufford Junior High School) 2026-2027

Joliet Public Schools District 86, HUFFORD - JOLIET, Illinois

Job Description

POSITION: Coach

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

9 Months

Internal Staff

REPORTS TO: Jr. High Principal

Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached
• Has current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of season
• Responsible professional behavior
• Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
• Participation in Coaches Certification Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Position Type: Temporary