Head Cheer Coach - BHS - 2025-2026

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Head Cheer Coach to lead and inspire students in a vibrant cheerleading program. This role involves creating engaging routines, managing events, and fostering a spirit of teamwork and school pride. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and fundraising efforts. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact on students' lives through cheerleading and school spirit activities.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum MSHSAA requirements.
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a competitive cheerleading program.
• Instruct students in routines and techniques.
• Plan and manage fundraising and budgets.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Job description

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Qualifications

• Required: Must meet minimum MSHSAA requirements
• Preferred: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate and Previous Coaching Experience

Details:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Salary Schedule: Per Approved Extra-Duty Salary Schedule
• Direct Report: High School Activities Director
• Terms of Employment: As per Extra-Duty Assignment Letter

Purpose: The High School Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for creating and maintaining a competitive cheerleading program, including creating routines, instructing students, supervising events, managing budgets, and planning program activities.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Attend work regularly, reliably, and punctually.
2. Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for co-curricular events.
3. Participate in supporting activities like parent orientations, recognition events, and fundraisers.
4. Create cheers and choreography to enhance routines.
5. Develop off-season programs such as summer training, clinics, and camps.
6. Plan and manage fundraising and budgets.
7. Instruct students in routines and techniques.
8. Maintain open communication with students and parents.
9. Organize tryouts and communicate decisions to participants and administration.
10. Collaborate with the Activities Director and Band Director to evaluate program needs.
11. Represent cheerleading at extracurricular events to promote school spirit.
12. Review schedules and routines to ensure an organized program.
13. Supervise students at events to ensure proper behavior.
14. Perform other duties as assigned to support the program's success.

Employee Conduct: Employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally, demonstrating communication, fairness, honesty, and respect.

EOE

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education Administration Programs