High School Varsity Cheer Coach — Lead & Inspire Athletes

Waltham High School; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends

Job summary

Waltham Public Schools in Waltham, Massachusetts, seeks a Varsity Cheer Coach for the high school program. The role requires experience coaching at the high school level, strong communication, and teamwork to support student-athletes.

The coach will align with NFHS ethics, supervise practices and competitions, implement district policies, attend meetings, and collaborate with staff to sustain a safe, engaging athletics program.

Qualifications

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Model the behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those pertaining to sportsmanship.
• Demonstrates full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
• Facilitate supervision of athletes during practice sessions and at all contests, home or away of the sport coached.
• Implement WHS athletic department policies and team rules.
• Be responsible for information contained in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Handbook and the WHS Student Handbook.
• Attend all State, League, Athletic Department and WHS meetings that relate to the sport coached.
• Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their particular sport.
• Responsible for team evaluation and selection.
• Develop and organize effective practice plans.
• Provide effective feedback for competitive growth and development.
• Make sure that the facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed in all areas.
• Implement game plans and game management where appropriate including score reporting and return officials vouchers immediately following a contest.
• Support the subvarsity coaching staff when appropriate.
• Foster partnerships with youth athletic groups in the community to create continuity in programming at various levels.
• Be encouraged to offer clinics and camps.
• Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of WHS athletes and athletics.
• Develop an approach to coaching which encourages outreach to the caregivers of the athletes and invested stakeholders.
• Work with the WHS Athletic staff for distribution and collection of the school's athletic equipment and uniforms before, during and after the coaching season, including safety devices and materials.
• Working collaboratively with all other Waltham High School coaches, under the direction of the Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Waltham Public Schools in Waltham, Massachusetts, seeks a Varsity Cheer Coach for the high school program. The role requires experience coaching at the high school level, strong communication, and teamwork to support student-athletes.

The coach will align with NFHS ethics, supervise practices and competitions, implement district policies, attend meetings, and collaborate with staff to sustain a safe, engaging athletics program.