Head Cheer Coach - SMART High School

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,408 - 58,567; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Denver is seeking a part-time Cheer Head Coach. The coach will be responsible for organizing practices, managing other coaches, and ensuring effective communication with the Athletic Director and the school community. Candidates should have a demonstrable understanding of the sport and excellent communication skills. The position runs from November 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, with compensation ranging from $3,800 to $5,248 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred, demonstrable understanding of the sport and ability to coach.
• Communication skills, unwavering commitment to growing personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Organize, schedule, and supervise practice sessions (min. 2x/week).
• Manage the staff of assistant coaches and any managers.
• Communicate practice changes to the Athletic Director.

Skills

Teamwork and teambuilding skills

Communication skills

Coaching experience

Job description

Cheer Head Coach

Location: Rocky Mountain Prep SMART - High School

Compensation: $3,800 to $5,248 depending on years of experience. The total compensation will be paid in equal monthly installments during the duration of the coaching role. This is a temporary, part-time position and is not benefits-eligible.

Season: First practice November 1, 2026; last practice March 1, 2027.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Follows the rules and regulations of the school and the league of participation.
• Attend mandatory preseason rules meetings.
• Attend post-season coaches' meetings.
• Meet with the Athletic Director regularly throughout the season to discuss progress.
• Time-sensitive communication with the Athletic Director.
• Utilize provided development opportunities provided by the Athletic Director and the Network Athletic Director.
• Attend pre- and post-season meetings with DPA Athletics.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise practice sessions (min. 2x/week).
• Communicate any practice changes to the Athletic Director.
• Manage the staff of assistant coaches and any managers.
• Supervise and be responsible for the equipment in your sport, including handing out and collecting uniforms.
• Responsible for communicating and disseminating information to players, families, and the broader school community as needed, related to practice schedules, tryout information, and any other relevant program information.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of the program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervise any and all space used by athletes while they are present, including post-game and post-practice.
• Ensure that the team will reflect the proper attitude and conduct at all times.
• Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct.
• Perform any ad hoc duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

RMP Requirements

• Experience preferred, demonstrable understanding of the sport and ability to coach.
• Teamwork and teambuilding skills.
• Communication skills, unwavering commitment to growing personally and professionally as an anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Speaks Spanish.
• Demonstrated success working with students from historically marginalized communities.

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.