Cheerleading Head Coach (Winter 26-27)

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, MA, is seeking a Cheerleading Head Coach (Winter 26-27) on a stipend. The role oversees the athletic program, designs training and game plans, and leads coaching staff while ensuring compliance with MIAA guidelines.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential for collaborations with the Athletic Director and school community. The position requires prior coaching or strong knowledge of the sport, CPR certification, and a commitment to student-athlete

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience or strong knowledge of the sport is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Ability to react to change productively and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise programs and teams.
• Help students improve athletic skills and team performance.
• Design a training program and a game program.
• Organize and supervise the coaching staff to ensure the program is implemented correctly.
• Train assistant coaches in techniques, skills, philosophy, rules, and strategies.
• Call meetings with coaching staff periodically and consistently throughout the sports season.
• Responsible for assisting the Activities Director with scheduling the following: game schedules, practice schedules, transportation.
• Develop team rules, communicate them to the players and their parents, and enforce them equitably.
• Ensure that student-athletes meet eligibility rules.
• Ensure that physical evaluation and permission forms are correctly completed and filed in the Athletic Director's office.
• Ensure that student-athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
• Ensure the continual supervision of student-athletes on the court in conditioning.
• Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
• Immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competitions to the Athletic Director and Principal.
• Ensure proper purchasing, inventory, and care of equipment.
• Submit a complete team roster to the Athletic Director ten days before the first contest.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, or other Administrative Staff

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

CPR Certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Type: Stipend

Location: Watertown High School

Reports to: Athletic Director

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Salary range:$2,760.00 - $3,369.00

General Description:

The Head Coach will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the athletic program and team, fostering an appreciation for physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The role includes designing training and game programs, organizing and managing the coaching staff, and ensuring the program is implemented in alignment with MIAA guidelines. Effective communication with school district members, the community, and booster clubs is essential, as is the ability to adapt to change and handle additional tasks as needed.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and supervise programs and teams.
• Help students improve athletic skills and team performance.
• Design a training program and a game program.
• Organize and supervise the coaching staff to ensure the program is implemented correctly.
• Train assistant coaches in techniques, skills, philosophy, rules, and strategies.
• Call meetings with coaching staff periodically and consistently throughout the sports season.
• Responsible for assisting the Activities Director with scheduling the following:
• transportation
• Develop team rules, communicate them to the players and their parents, and enforce them equitably.
• Ensure that student-athletes meet eligibility rules.
• Ensure that physical evaluation and permission forms are correctly completed and filed in the Athletic Director's office.
• Ensure that student-athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
• Ensure the continual supervision of student-athletes on the court in conditioning.
• Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
• Immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competitions to the Athletic Director and Principal.
• Ensure proper purchasing, inventory, and care of equipment.
• Submit a complete team roster to the Athletic Director ten days before the first contest.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, or other Administrative Staff

Qualifications Required:

• Previous coaching experience or strong knowledge of the sport is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Ability to react to change productively and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Cheerleading Head Coach (Winter 26-27)

Watertown Public Schools Watertown Public Schools - Watertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Cheerleading Head Coach (26-27)

Position Type: Stipend

Department: Athletics

Location: Watertown High School

Reports to: Athletic Director

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Salary range:$2,760.00 - $3,369.00

General Description:

The Head Coach will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the athletic program and team, fostering an appreciation for physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The role includes designing training and game programs, organizing and managing the coaching staff, and ensuring the program is implemented in alignment with MIAA guidelines. Effective communication with school district members, the community, and booster clubs is essential, as is the ability to adapt to change and handle additional tasks as needed.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and supervise programs and teams.
• Help students improve athletic skills and team performance.
• Design a training program and a game program.
• Organize and supervise the coaching staff to ensure the program is implemented correctly.
• Train assistant coaches in techniques, skills, philosophy, rules, and strategies.
• Call meetings with coaching staff periodically and consistently throughout the sports season.
• Responsible for assisting the Activities Director with scheduling the following:
• game schedules
• practice schedules
• transportation
• Develop team rules, communicate them to the players and their parents, and enforce them equitably.
• Ensure that student-athletes meet eligibility rules.
• Ensure that physical evaluation and permission forms are correctly completed and filed in the Athletic Director's office.
• Ensure that student-athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
• Ensure the continual supervision of student-athletes on the court in conditioning.
• Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
• Immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competitions to the Athletic Director and Principal.
• Ensure proper purchasing, inventory, and care of equipment.
• Submit a complete team roster to the Athletic Director ten days before the first contest.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, or other Administrative Staff

Qualifications Required:

• Previous coaching experience or strong knowledge of the sport is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Ability to react to change productively and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Temporary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan Murphy , Athletic Director
• Watertown Public Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]