Head Cheerleading Coach (Winter Season)

South Orange; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia High School in New Jersey seeks a Head Cheerleading Coach for the winter season 26-27. The candidate will coach, supervise practice sessions, and lead the squad during games under the direction of the Director of Athletics.

Required NJ instructional or substitute certification with athletic endorsement, ACCA certification, and prior cheer coaching experience, plus strong interpersonal and communication skills and a valid background check.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Substitute Certification with Athletic Endorsement.
• ACCA Certification.
• Previous cheerleading coaching experience.
• Direct reporting to the Director of Athletics and school administration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status.

Responsibilities

• Coaching responsibilities with maximum effort expected.
• Supervise and conduct squad practices and sessions.
• Assume full coaching duties at all scheduled games.
• Coordinate with athletics staff and administrators to run the program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching experience

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Substitute Certification with Athletic Endorsement

ACCA Certification

Job description

REPOST

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Columbia High School
• Date Available: Immediately
• Closing Date: 11/24/2026

HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

AVAILABLE WINTER SEASON 26-27

THE POSITION

Candidates must have a sincere interest and desire to put forth maximum effort into his/her coaching responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. 1. New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Substitute Certification with Athletic Endorsement, and ACCA Certification.
2. 2. Previous cheerleading coaching experience.
3. 3. Will be directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and school administration for the satisfactory.
4. 4. performance of all coaching responsibilities.
5. 5. Will assume full responsibility for supervision and conduct of squad members and for conducting necessary practice sessions.
6. 6. Is expected to assume full-coaching responsibilities at all scheduled games.
7. 7. Will assume the responsibility of supervising and administering the program during practice sessions.
8. 8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
9. 9. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status

Salary - As Per SOMEA Agreement