Head Cheer Coach (Winter)

Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano High School seeks a Head Cheerleading Coach for winter duties in the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will plan, manage, and monitor all aspects of the program and develop a structured practice schedule using staff across levels.

They will maximize practice time for athletes, develop an academic plan to boost performance, and ensure timely eligibility and scorekeeping paperwork. Collaboration with administrators and event planning are essential.

Qualifications

• PEL or ASEP certification required.
• Substitute certification required or ASEP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor all aspects of the Plano High School Cheerleading Program.
• Develop organized practice schedules utilizing staff at all levels.
• Maximize practice time for individual, team, and program development.
• Develop academic plan to increase student-athlete performance.
• Maintain paperwork for eligibility, registration, game scores, statistics, and records.
• Coordinate with athletic and school administration for quality athletic experience.
• Provide supervision of locker rooms, training room, and transportation related to events.
• Manage equipment issuance, inventory, storage, and maintenance.
• Communicate equipment needs and budget requests to administration.
• Plan and participate in special events like banquets; recognize athletes for achievements.
• Attend all-conference IHSA meetings and stay compliant with IHSA rules.
• Pursue professional development opportunities for staff and self.
• Maintain communication with feeder coaches, college programs, parents, and transportation department.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Athletic supervision

Communication

Budget coordination

Education

PEL or ASEP certification

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching


• Date Posted: 8/18/2026


• Date Available: 10/26/2026


• District: Plano Community Unit School District 88

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.

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.

Visit the district website at www.plano88.org