Competitive Cheer Coach - Lead & Mentor HS Team

Newport-News-Public-Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Competition Cheer Coach for Denbigh High School Athletics. The role coaches student athletes in competitive cheer techniques to prepare for events and competitions, while motivating them to value the sport.

The coach will plan practices, schedule facilities with the athletics director, and oversee student eligibility and behavior. Strong communication with parents, administrators, and the media is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching competitive cheer at high school or college level preferred.
• Effective coaching techniques and skills required.
• Knowledge of cheer rules and safety procedures necessary.
• Ability to communicate with administrators, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Coach cheerleaders during practices and meets.
• Organize team prospects and encourage participation.
• Assess skills and assign team positions.
• Develop a regular practice schedule for individual and team development.
• Schedule facilities with the athletics director.
• Instructs cheerleaders on rules, equipment, and techniques.
• Observe athletes for improvement needs.
• Maintain pupil behavior and supervise students at all times.
• Monitor academics to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Confer with parents regarding student performance.
• Promote cheerleading with media, boosters, and other organizations.

Skills

Cheer coaching

Coaching techniques

Rules knowledge

Relationship-building

Job description

Newport News Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Competition Cheer Coach for Denbigh High School Athletics. The role coaches student athletes in competitive cheer techniques to prepare for events and competitions, while motivating them to value the sport.

The coach will plan practices, schedule facilities with the athletics director, and oversee student eligibility and behavior. Strong communication with parents, administrators, and the media is essential.