Head Cheer Coach — Lead a Comprehensive High School Program

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #88; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano Community Unit School District #88's Plano High School is seeking a Head Cheerleading Coach for the 2026-27 winter season. The successful candidate will plan, manage, and monitor all aspects of the cheer program and develop a well-organized practice schedule that leverages staff at all levels.

You will maximize practice time, ensure eligibility paperwork is up to date, coordinate with athletic and school administration, supervise facilities and equipment, and contribute to team events and

Qualifications

• PEL or certified coach certification required.
• ASEP certification preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor all aspects of the Plano High School Cheerleading Program.
• Develop a well-organized practice schedule that uses staff at all levels.
• Maximize practice time for individual, team, and program development.
• Maintain timely paperwork for eligibility, registration, game scores, stats, records, etc.
• Cooperate with athletic and school administration to provide a quality athletic experience.
• Supervise locker room, training room, bus trips, and equipment care.
• Communicate equipment requests and budget needs to administration.
• Plan and participate in special events and IHSA-related activities.
• Maintain feeder coach communication and summer/offseason programming.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

PEL or Certified Coach Certification

ASEP Certification

Job description

Plano Community Unit School District #88's Plano High School is seeking a Head Cheerleading Coach for the 2026-27 winter season. The successful candidate will plan, manage, and monitor all aspects of the cheer program and develop a well-organized practice schedule that leverages staff at all levels.

You will maximize practice time, ensure eligibility paperwork is up to date, coordinate with athletic and school administration, supervise facilities and equipment, and contribute to team events and