FCMS - 2026-2027 School Cheer Coach*

Middle School; Hickman (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

FCMS - Fulton County Schools Middle School - Hickman, Kentucky seeks a Cheerleading Coach on a part-time basis starting immediately. The role reports to the Principal/Athletic Director and requires Kentucky certifications.

Responsibilities include supervising practices and events, organizing tryouts, managing equipment and inventory, and preparing detailed activity and financial reports to promote student achievement and program integrity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.
• Hold all certificates required by Kentucky law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all practices and events, ensuring safety and discipline.
• Organize tryouts and select team members with fairness.
• Maintain equipment, inventory and facilities related to the program.
• Maintain participation records and prepare activity and financial reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Certificate compliance

Education

Kentucky coaching certificates

Job description

FCMS - 2026-2027 School Cheer Coach*

Fulton County Schools Middle School - Hickman, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5908750

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Cheerleading Coach Primary Supervisor: Principal/Athletic Director

Qualifications:

1) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.

2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty

3) Hold all certificates required by Kentucky law.

Job Goal: To instruct all student participants in the fundamental skills and knowledge of the sport or activity; to provide an atmosphere for successful individual development through monitoring, evaluating and reinforcing.

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives.
• Have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational record.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Follow the District financial procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.

Specific Duties & Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervise all practices.
• Supervise team at all events.
• Organize and conduct team tryouts.
• Make arrangements for approved travel and supervise students on trips, which may include overnight stays.
• Help keep an accurate and up-to-date inventory.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and facilities used in the program.
• Recommend student awards.
• Have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations regarding the Cheer Team.
• Support and enforce the program rules and regulations in a fair and equitable manner.
• Maintain participation records concerning the team.
• Prepare detailed reports highlighting the activity accomplishments, participation levels and recommendations for its improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports highlighting the financial activities of the program when requested.
• Select a variety of instruction methods to teach the activity objectives.
• Have knowledge of CPR and First Aid.
• Shall be knowledgeable of blood borne pathogens and other infectious materials and the procedures of dealing with them.
• Promote and directly work toward academic achievement during the high school career and serve as a liaison for post-secondary scholarships and other financial incentives.
• Ensure equitable access, inclusion and opportunities to learn are provided.
• Present a professional appearance.

Specific Duties & Performance Responsibilities:

• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.

The statements outlined above in the description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of Service: Salary is according to board coaching allotment schedule

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified (or Classified)Personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time