Girls Cheerleading Head Coach

Cristo Rey Orlando High School; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal stipend of $2,500

Founding year program opportunity

Job summary

Cristo Rey Orlando High School is seeking a mission-driven Girls Cheerleading Head Coach to build and lead the program in its founding year. You will develop student-athletes as leaders on and off the mat, focusing on fundamentals, teamwork, and the Catholic mission of the school.

The role is seasonal and part-time, with responsibilities including practices, games, and school events. Compensation is provided as a seasonal stipend of $2,500, distributed per payroll.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching and/or competitive experience in cheerleading.
• Ability to teach, motivate, and mentor high school athletes.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and Catholic identity of Cristo Rey Orlando.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during the season.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the cheerleading program, including practices, conditioning, and performances at games and school events.
• Teach fundamentals of cheerleading, including cheers, chants, jumps, and stunts, along with teamwork and leadership in alignment with the mission of Cristo Rey Orlando.
• Promote good sportsmanship, discipline, and respect among athletes.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes at practices, games, and events, including proper stunting and spotting techniques.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director to establish program structure, traditions, and goals in this founding year.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding scheduling, uniforms, transportation, and facilities.
• Communicate consistently with athletes, families, and school staff.
• Support the growth of athletes and the program as it develops in future seasons.

Skills

Cheer coaching

Motivate & mentor

Catholic identity

Evenings/weekends availability

Communication & organization

Job description

About Cristo Rey Network

The Cristo Rey Network of 41 high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. Cristo Rey partners with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success: students are two times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree by age 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population.

Who We Are

Christo Rey Orlando High School is located in Orlando, FL, and is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The school opened its doors to its inaugural freshmen class in the fall of 2025. Like all Cristo Rey schools, it is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for students of all faiths from families of limited financial means. The school is co-educational and serves students of diverse backgrounds. We help our students grow intellectually, academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate from high school and college and become the future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and the community at large.

Christo Rey Orlando will prepare students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), and faith-based education combine to give students a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education.

Who You Are

You are a mission-driven coach and mentor who is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the mat. You believe athletics are a powerful vehicle for teaching discipline, teamwork, leadership, and character. You enjoy building programs from the ground up and take pride in establishing strong foundations, meaningful traditions, and a positive team culture. You are an effective teacher of fundamentals and life skills, leading with integrity, patience, and consistency. You communicate clearly with students, families, and school partners, and you collaborate closely with the Athletic Director to support the growth and success of the athletics program. You embrace the Catholic mission and values of Cristo Rey Orlando and model sportsmanship, respect, and service in all that you do.

This Role

Christo Rey Orlando High School is seeking a mission-driven Girls Cheerleading Head Coach who plays a vital role in developing student-athletes as leaders on and off the mat. As this is the school’s founding year for athletics, the coach will have the unique opportunity to build and establish the cheerleading program from its beginning. The coach will focus on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, school spirit, and fostering a culture that reflects the school’s Catholic values and mission. Responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of the cheerleading program, including practices, conditioning, and performances at games and school events.
• Teach fundamentals of cheerleading, including cheers, chants, jumps, and stunts, along with teamwork and leadership in alignment with the mission of Cristo Rey Orlando.
• Promote good sportsmanship, discipline, and respect among athletes.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes at practices, games, and events, including proper stunting and spotting techniques.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director to establish program structure, traditions, and goals in this founding year.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding scheduling, uniforms, transportation, and facilities.
• Communicate consistently with athletes, families, and school staff.
• Support the growth of athletes and the program as it develops in future seasons.

Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Athletic Director

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. The requirements below represent knowledge, skills, and/or ability:

• Prior coaching and/or competitive experience in cheerleading.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and mentor high school athletes.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and Catholic identity of Cristo Rey Orlando.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during the season.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Previous high school, all-star, or club cheerleading coaching experience.
• Knowledge of FHSAA rules and regulations.
• Cheer safety or stunting certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

This is a seasonal, part-time position. Compensation is provided as a seasonal stipend of $2,500, commensurate with experience. The stipend will be distributed in equal installments according to the organization’s payroll schedule.

This position is not eligible for health or other comprehensive benefits; however, employees are eligible to participate in the organization’s 403(b) retirement plan in accordance with plan guidelines.

Applicants should be prepared to provide professional references upon request.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Christo Rey Orlando High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment, unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the Church. Please note: Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this role.

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