Head Competitive Cheer Coach at Washington High School

Washington High School; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is seeking a Head Competitive Cheer Coach to lead the varsity program within the Washington High School Athletics Department. You will guide student-athletes in competition, teamwork, and leadership, and play a key role in developing life skills through sport.

Requirements include a BA/BS Education preferred, high school head coaching experience, and certifications such as Fundamentals of Coaching and Sports First Aid Course.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the entire program including varsity coaching and playing-time decisions.
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Coordinates with Athletics Coordinator on schedules, officials, trips, and paperwork.
• Manages practice schedules to align ninth, sophomore, JV, and varsity activities.
• Supervises facilities and equipment, maintains inventories and budget aspects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Coordinator of Athletics.

Education

BA/BS Education Preferred

Job description

Head Competitive Cheer Coach at Washington High School

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Job Description

We wantYOUhere!

Join the Washington High School Athletics Department and help student-athletes grow through meaningful competition, teamwork, and leadership. Our athletics program is an integral part of education, developing life skills and fostering a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. If you're ready to make an impact and support athletes in reaching their full potential, we want you on our team!

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

BA/BS Education Preferred

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

High school head coaching experience desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit. The ability to travel between locations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Fundamentals of Coaching or Equivalent (must be completed one time); Sports First Aid or Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries or equivalent (must be renewed once every two years); Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know (must be renewed on an annual basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for the entire program including:

• coaches the varsity squad,
• determines athlete participation during practices and games, including squad level and playing time, in conjunction with assistant coach at the respective level.
• positively promotes the athletic program within the schools and the community,
• gives guidance to middle school coaches and programs feeding into respective high schools,
• implements District athletic department polices.

2. Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.
3. Works with the Coordinator of Athletics and building Activities Principal in:

• formulation of game schedules
• selection of contest officials
• arrangements for out-of-town trips
• arrangements for physical examinations
• preparation of athletic permission slips and eligibility lists
• preparation of budgets, equipment and supply requisitions
• solicitation of athletic insurance
• scouting arrangements
• planning of new facilities and/or modification of existing facilities
• organization of middle school clinics as directed by Athletic Advisory Council and assist middle school coaches in their related programs
• direction of the Monogram Club with other coaches

4. Works with building athletic director to correlate the practice schedules of the ninth, sophomore, junior varsity, and varsity squads.
5. Supervises dressing rooms and playing area during and following periods of team participation
6. Remains with students and supervises when traveling to away games.
7. Cares for athletes and injured athletes.
8. Cares for and maintains equipment and annual inventories.
9. Prepares award lists and collects athletic fees.
10. Attends all conference meetings or any other meeting where the program is involved. Operates within the policies of the conference and SDHSAA.
11. Works closely with custodians in control at facilities.
12. Keeps informed on current trends in designated sport and participates in respective clinics.
13. Maintains active membership in related professional organization.
14. Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in athletic contest.
15. Maintains a staff relationship with other coaches.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Coordinator of Athletics.

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5988987

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Pay Information

Season Pay -Starting at $4,404.00

Position Type: Other

Salary: $4,404 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nate Malchow , Activities Director
• Washington High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]