Elementary Cheerleading Coach

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetrista (MN); On-site; USD 850 - 1,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for season

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools Community Education is seeking a Cheerleading Coach for the upcoming season at the MCEC venue. Responsibilities include leading and coaching two evening practices weekly, attending competitions and events, and collaborating with assistant coaches to ensure safe, well-structured sessions.

The role emphasizes student development, adherence to district guidelines, confidentiality, and professional conduct, with a season stipend starting at $1,000.

Qualifications

• Complete concussion training as required by law.
• Prior experience in cheer is required.
• Evidence of successful coaching experience; ability to teach fundamental skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with students, parents, and staff.
• Commitment to program's high standards
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• AACCA completion is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance for all cheer participants.
• Attend and coach practices, weekend competitions, and community events.
• Collaborate with assistant coaches to organize, set - up, and ensure a safe practice or competition.
• Help all participants to develop to their full potential.
• Implement age appropriate program philosophies, goals, policy and procedures.
• Ensure that all participants follow Minnetonka School District guidelines and code of conduct.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Promote sportsmanship and respect for judges, teams, parents, fans, athletes, administrators and fellow competitors.

Skills

Concussion training

Cheer coaching

Coaching experience

Strong communication

confidentiality

Education collaboration

Leadership

Safety awareness

Program adherence

Job description

• Position Type: Community Education/Cheerleading Coach
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC)
• Date Available: September 2026
• Closing Date: Open until filled

Season Dates

2 evening practices a week (6 -7 PM & 7 - 8 PM) on Mondays from September 14, 2026 to January 11, 2027 excl. September 21st and December 28th with 2-3 competition dates throughout the season for the 7 - 8 PM team.

Wages

Stipend will start at $1,000 for the season. Not medical or dental benefit eligible.

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Provide leadership and guidance for all cheer participants.
• 2. Attend and coach practices, weekend competitions, and community events.
• 3. Collaborate with assistant coaches to organize, set - up, and ensure a safe practice or competition.
• 4. Help all participants to develop to their full potential.
• 5. Implement age appropriate program philosophies, goals, policy and procedures.
• 6. Ensure that all participants follow Minnetonka School District guidelines and code of conduct.
• 7. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• 8. Promote sportsmanship and respect for judges, teams, parents, fans, athletes, administrators and fellow competitors.

Job Qualifications

• 1. Complete concussion training as required by law.
• 2. Prior experience in cheer is required.
• 3. Evidence of successful coaching experience; ability to teach fundamental skills.
• 4. Positive, enthusiastic, respectful attitude
• 5. Strong communication skills.
• 6. Proven ability to work with students, parents, and staff.
• 7. Commitment to program's high standards
• 8. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• 9. AACCA completion is preferred