Head Cheer Coach (Winter)

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

Head Cheerleading Coach (Winter) at Plano High School for the 2026-27 school year.

Successful Candidate Will

• Plan for, manage, and monitor all aspects of the Plano High School Cheerleading Program
• Develop a well-organized practice schedule that utilizes their staff at all levels
• Maximize practice time for both individual, team, and program development
• Develop a well-defined academic plan for all students to increase academic performance
• Maintain timely management of paperwork requirements for the purposes of eligibility, registration, game scores, stats, records, etc.
• Cooperate with the athletic and school administration to provide a quality Athletic experience for all athletes
• Provide and plan for proper supervision of locker room, training room, and bus trips
• Take an active role in the care of equipment, including issuance, collection, inventory, storage, and maintenance.
• Communicate with administration about athletic equipment requests, budget needs, unusual events, etc.
• Follow proper district procedure for the purchase of equipment and operate within the budget
• Participate and plan for special events such as banquets, and recognize athletes for their accomplishments
• Attend all-conference meetings and stay in compliance with IHSA requirements
• Seek out professional development opportunities for themselves and their staff
• Maintain communication with feeder coaches, college/university programs, parents, athletes, and the transportation department both within and outside the season
• Provide a summer/offseason program to develop skills and strength

PEL or certified coach, substitute certification and/or ASEP certification required.

For more information, please contact Athletic Director Nate Hill, [e-mail]

District Mission Statement

The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.

District Vision Statement

Students: Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.

Families & Community: Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.

Educators: Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.