Cheerleading Coach- Middle Schol

Applitrack; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Cheerleading Coach for Ellington Middle School in Ellington, CT. The role involves leading practices, developing routines, and promoting safety and school values while building team spirit.

Responsibilities include managing practices 2:30 PM–4:00 PM on weekdays, choreographing routines for school events, fostering a positive environment, ensuring student safety, and communicating with administration, parents, and athletes about schedules and goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in cheerleading coaching or as an athlete.
• Ability to teach stunts, tumbling, and choreography.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Connecticut Coaching Certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cheerleading practices from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
• Develop routines, cheers, and choreography for performances at events and games.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment for all team members.
• Ensure safety and well-being during practices and performances.
• Promote sportsmanship and school spirit both on and off the field.
• Communicate schedules, goals, and expectations with administration, parents, and athletes.
• Attend home games and events where the team performs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Safety

Teamwork

Stunt instruction

Education

CT Coaching Certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026
• Location:
  Ellington Middle School

Ellington Middle School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Cheerleading Coach. The ideal candidate will lead, mentor, and motivate our cheerleading team, helping students develop their cheerleading skills, teamwork, and school spirit. The coach will be responsible for planning practices and routines that engage all team members while promoting safety and school values.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee cheerleading practices from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
• Develop routines, cheers, and choreography for team performances at school events and games.
• Foster a supportive, positive, and inclusive environment for all team members.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during practices and performances.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit both on and off the field.
• Communicate effectively with school administration, parents, and athletes about schedules, goals, and expectations.
• Attend all scheduled home games and events where the cheerleading team performs.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in cheerleading, either as a coach or athlete, is required.
• Previous experience working with middle school students is preferred.
• Ability to teach cheerleading techniques, including stunts, tumbling, and choreography.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Connecticut Coaching Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to commit to the winter season schedule