Head Coach - Cheerleading - Middle School - SY 26/27

MIDDLE SCHOOL; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Strongsville City School District MIDDLE SCHOOL seeks a Head Cheerleading Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role oversees a combined program for football and basketball teams at Strongsville Middle School, delivering practices and competitions with adherence to district policies.

The position requires prior head coaching or extensive assistant coaching experience, plus mandatory certifications and a background check before the season begins.

Qualifications

• Head coaching experience or extensive assistant coaching experience required.
• Pupil Activity Permit (ODE) certification required before start.
• Coaches' Toolchest Courses required before start.
• Background check (BCI/FBI) required before start.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Lead the head cheerleading program for football and basketball teams.
• Ensure compliance with all certification requirements before the season start.
• Coordinate practices, events, and game day operations for cheer squads.

Skills

Head coach experience

Assistant coach experience

Education

Pupil Activity Permit (ODE)

Coaches' Toolchest Courses

Background Check (BCI/FBI)

Job description

Head Coach - Cheerleading - Middle School - SY 26/27

Strongsville City School District MIDDLE SCHOOL - Strongsville, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education , and Strongsville City School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5512145

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Position: HeadCheerleading Coach (2 Football & 2 Basketball)

Location: StrongsvilleMiddle School

Requirements: Previous Head Coach experience or extensive Assistant Coach experience

The following certifications are required prior to the start of coaching:

• Pupil Activity Permit (ODE)
• Coaches' Toolchest Courses
• Clear BCI/FBI Background Check

Head Coach Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Keppler , Athletic Director
• MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]