High School - Cheerleading - Head Coach

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Rogers Development (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sussex Academy Charter School seeks a Head Cheerleading Coach for the 2026-2027 school year at Sussex Academy Secondary School. The position is casual/seasonal and reports to the Athletic Director.

Candidates should have prior coaching experience and familiarity with DIAA rules; CPR and concussion protocol training, or willingness to obtain, are required. Responsibilities include coordinating practice plans and game strategies with assistant coaches, ensuring safety, maintaining equipment

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations.
• Works collaboratively with coaches to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Responsible for adherence to all HAC, DIAA, and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates inventory after each session.
• Maintains and updates team and individual records.
• Follow and practice Sussex Academy's Mindful Coach Profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Skills

Coaching experience

DIAA rules familiarity

Job description

Position Type: 2026-2027 High School Cheerleading - Head Coach

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Location: Sussex Academy Secondary School

Closing Date: Open until filled

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year - Winter

Reports To: Athletic Director

Term of Employment: Casual/Seasonal

Salary: Sussex Academy Local Athletic EPER Salary pay

About Sussex Academy

Sussex Academy is a public Kâ–12 charter school in Sussex County, Delaware, serving approximately 1,200 students across elementary and secondary campuses. Our mission is to create a supportive school environment with accelerated learning opportunities that prepare students to Explore, Experience, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations
• Works collaboratively with coaches to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Responsible for adherence to all HAC, DIAA, and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates inventory after each session.
• Maintains and updates team and individual records.
• Follow and practice Sussex Academy's Mindful Coach Profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Relationships

• Communicates effectively with athletes and parents.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with faculty, administration, and coaching staff.
• Keeps commitments and is punctual.
• Supports team as well as individual accomplishments.
• Cooperates with the athletic trainer in regards to athletes' physical well being.

Performance

• Conducts self in a professional and sportsmanlike manner at all times.
• Represents the school in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Promotes and monitors effective individual and team conduct at practice, during meets and in our schools and community to support Sussex Academy
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the athlete, academics and overall athletic and school program.

Requirements

• Possess CPR certification and concussion protocol training or willingness to become certified (Head and Assistant Coaches).
• Clean Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry clearance, TB test must be completed prior to the start of employment or work with student athletes.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of a person in this position.

SUSSEX ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Human Resources Office

21150 Airport Road

Georgetown, DE 19947

PH: 302-856-3636

Disclaimer: Sussex Academy reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.

Sussex Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identify, or any other categories protected by federal state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator.