Head Middle School Cheer Coach: Development-First Leader

Foundation Academies; New Jersey; On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Foundation Academies seeks a Head Middle School Cheerleading Coach to lead a safety‑m first, development‑first program. Work with Head Varsity Cheerleader Coach and Athletic Director to build skills, leadership, and school spirit while prioritizing age‑appropriate progressions.

The role requires designing practices, coordinating with staff and families, overseeing tryouts, safety training, and game-day operations.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey teaching certificate or instructional substitute credential.
• Current adult CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Building & Varsity Alignment: align with Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach and athletics leadership.
• Practice Design, Skills & Performance: plan development-first practices with progressive drills and safe spotting.
• Academic, Behavioral & Family Expectations: manage eligibility, attendance, and communication with families.
• Compliance, Safety & Skill Progression: ensure safe progressions, spotters, and emergency procedures.
• Game Day, Equipment & Records Management: coordinate events, attendance, and equipment handling.
• Qualifications: demonstrate cheer safety knowledge, age-appropriate progressions, and effective leadership.
• Goals & Performance Metrics: track development, readiness, and safety measures.
• Development & Alignment Measures: implement preseason plans, midseason checks, and closeout reviews.
• Evaluation & Renewal: performance review by varsity coach and leadership, renewal criteria.
• Work Environment & Physical Expectations: indoor/outdoor events, travel, and strenuous activity.
• Perform Other Responsibilities: as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Team leadership

Collaboration with varsity coach

Age-appropriate progression

Education

New Jersey teaching certificate or substitute credential

30 semester-hours college credits for substitute credential

Job description

Foundation Academies seeks a Head Middle School Cheerleading Coach to lead a safety‑m first, development‑first program. Work with Head Varsity Cheerleader Coach and Athletic Director to build skills, leadership, and school spirit while prioritizing age‑appropriate progressions.

The role requires designing practices, coordinating with staff and families, overseeing tryouts, safety training, and game-day operations.