High School Winter (Basketball) Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Young World Physical Education; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 1,500 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright City R-2 School District is seeking a High School Winter Assistant Cheerleading Coach to lead practices, coach contests, manage equipment, and ensure safety and compliance with district policies.

You will recruit students, plan practices, communicate with parents, and coordinate transportation for away events, while upholding high standards for behavior and academics.

Qualifications

• A valid Missouri teaching certificate is highly preferred.
• Experience working with students of all athletic levels/abilities.
• Knowledge of sport-specific techniques.

Responsibilities

• Promote the program and recruit interested students through fliers, announcements, and conversations.
• Instruct and demonstrate skills necessary for individual and team improvement and achievement.
• Create and implement a plan for each practice that demands maximum participation of all student-athletes on teams.
• Coach all players and manage scheduled contests.
• Communicate with parents all necessary information regarding schedules, cancellations, rescheduled games, or postponements.
• Coordinate transportation to away contests with head coach, athletic director and transportation director.
• Assist in maintaining equipment, inventory, and uniforms; ensure safety and compliance with policies.

Skills

Coaching experience

Student engagement

Sport techniques knowledge

Education

Missouri teaching certificate

Job description

High School Winter (Basketball) Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Wright City R‑2 School District, Wright City High School – Wright City, Missouri. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5832754
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Reports To: High School Activities and Athletic Director

Summary: Responsible for coaching and providing direction to student‑athletes, organizing and running practices, coaching all scheduled contests, maintaining equipment, and overseeing the program.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote the program and recruit interested students through fliers, announcements, and conversations.
• Follow all building procedures and district policies.
• Instruct and demonstrate skills necessary for individual and team improvement and achievement.
• Create and implement a plan for each practice that demands maximum participation of all student‑athletes on teams. Coach all players.
• Communicate with parents all necessary information regarding schedules, cancellations, rescheduled games, or postponements.
• Adhere to all financial policies of the Wright City School District, in regard to the collection and expenditure of money, use of receipts, and tracking expenses.
• Coordinate with the head coach, the athletic director and transportation director to arrange appropriate transportation to all away contests. Travel with and supervise players on trips, or arrange for an assistant coach to do so.
• Assist in the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintain and update an accurate inventory of all equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Ensure that all necessary MSHSAA eligibility paperwork has been completed for each athlete, and keep a copy of completed physical forms on hand during all contests.
• Complete all necessary MSHSAA coaching requirements prior to the beginning of the season.
• Assist in enforcing procedures and policies governing the scholastic and behavioral progress of student‑athletes in the program. Set high expectations for both behavior and academic success.
• Maintain a safe environment for student‑athletes at all times, ensuring that medical and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Complete a Student Injury Report form for any student‑athlete sustaining any type of injury during any practice or contest.
• Interact professionally with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials at all times, and resolve any and all conflicts in a professional manner.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the media at all times and make statements to the media that demonstrate a positive message about the Wright City School District and all employees and students of the district.
• Ensure that all facilities utilized are cared for and that all district buildings utilized are secured and lights turned off before leaving.
• Supervise all student‑athletes until they have left or have been picked up by parents at the conclusion of practices or contests.
• Complete all delegated tasks assigned by the head coach at a high level.
• Communicate consistently with the head coach any issues, concerns, or impediments in completing the job.
• Annually evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the program.
• Attend all Eastern Missouri Conference and MSHSAA-sponsored events.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and secure all confidential information.
• Attend all scheduled practices, unless given a separate task from the head coach.
• Make being a Wright City student‑athlete a fun, learning experience for all participants.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• A valid Missouri teaching certificate is highly preferred.
• Experience working with students of all athletic levels/abilities.
• Knowledge of sport specific techniques.

Essential Functions

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Interpersonal Skills

Must possess strong, positive interpersonal skills including communication, ability to work with a wide demographic, including parents/guardians, students, assistant coaches, community members, and district personnel.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to problem‑solve and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in varied situations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, move and walk at a brisk pace, sit, and use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach. The ability to accompany students anywhere on school premises. The employee is asked to run or jog, to demonstrate athletic moves and to maintain a high level of energy. Regular attendance on the job is expected and necessary.

Terms of Employment

Contract terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education’s policies, agreements and approvals. This is a seasonal position.

Approved Date

January 22, 2015

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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