Head Varsity Cheer Coach – Lead Tryouts, Camps & Game Day

Westside Christian High School, Inc; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Westside Christian High School, Inc. is seeking a Varsity Cheer Head Coach to oversee the program and collaborate with the Athletic Director, cheerleaders, and families. The Winter OSAA season runs mid-November through early March, with involvement in sideline and potential competition activities.

The role includes planning practices, managing budgets, fundraising, and coordinating events such as pep rallies and awards nights, while upholding the school's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Experience with high school and/or college cheer, ideally in sideline and competition sectors.
• NFHS fundamentals of course completion preferred.
• Evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the school's mission.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Complete all cheerleading coaching certifications and memberships before the season begins.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tryouts in November to select team members for the sideline team.
• Coordinate and attend all practices, games, and events, including summer camp and basketball State Championships (if applicable).
• Develop and implement practice plans for fundamental skills including stunting, cheerleading, dance, and competition skills.
• Work to redevelop the game day competition cheer team through choreography.
• Train athletes to engage and uplift the crowd as sideline cheerleaders.
• Develop, market, and execute fundraising efforts (e.g., Youth Cheer Camp, car wash, clinic).
• Partner with Student Council and administration on plans for pep rallies/assemblies.
• Plan and lead post-season awards night.
• Maintain Cheer Handbook, equipment inventory, and budget; communicate with families.

Skills

Cheerleading experience (HS/college)

Communication skills

Leadership

Team Building

Discipleship/Christian values

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals certification

Job description

Westside Christian High School, Inc. is seeking a Varsity Cheer Head Coach to oversee the program and collaborate with the Athletic Director, cheerleaders, and families. The Winter OSAA season runs mid-November through early March, with involvement in sideline and potential competition activities.

The role includes planning practices, managing budgets, fundraising, and coordinating events such as pep rallies and awards nights, while upholding the school's mission and values.