High School Sideline Cheer Coach

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

The Varsity Cheer Head Coach works directly with the school Athletic Director, the cheerleaders, and the cheerleaders’ families. The Winter OSAA season spans mid-November through early March. The team has traditionally participated in sideline cheer for varsity basketball (boys and girls.)

The Cheer Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 that instruct athletes in fundamental skills necessary for individual and team success (including stunting, cheerleading, dance, and competition skills)
• Work to Re-develop Game Day competition cheer team through choreography, either personally or through a hired professional
• Train athletes to engage and uplift the crowd as sideline cheerleaders
• Develop, market, and execute fundraising efforts, such as Youth Cheer Camp (summer), car wash, and Youth Cheer Clinic (winter)
• Partner with Student Council (STUCO) and administration on plans for pep rallies/ assemblies, Back-to-School events, etc., providing cheer team support and involvement where possible
• Plan and lead post-season awards night
• Maintain Cheer Handbook in accordance with program values, plans, policies, and procedures
• Work alongside uniform rep to order necessary items prior to start of the season
• Maintain inventory of required equipment and supplies
• Maintain cheerleading budget through accurate and timely tracking of expenses and fundraising income
• Provide clear and regular communication with athletes and their parents/families
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and character development
• Promote discipleship and excellence in every aspect of the program

Job Qualifications

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