Junior High Cheer Coach

Lisle Community Unit School District #202; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Lisle Community Unit School District #202 is seeking a Junior High Head Cheer Coach to lead the program and drive participation. The role requires organization, flexibility, and the ability to coordinate with the supervisor and Booster Club.

The coach will work with the Athletic Department to schedule games, officials, and transportation, and will implement strategies to enhance student athletic skills for high-level competition.

Qualifications

• Must manage all levels within the program and coordinate with supervisors.
• Organized and flexible, able to take direction and communicate with families.
• Willing to research and apply new coaching philosophies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage all levels within the cheer program and coordinate program areas.
• Enhance student athletic skills to compete at a high level.
• Lead sustained participation and success in athletics.
• Collaborate with Athletic Department for game scheduling, officials, and transportation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Program management

Organizational skills

Communication with parents

Flexibility

Ability to work with Booster Club

Education

ISBE license preferred

Subject endorsement if applicable

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching


• Date Posted: 9/10/2026


• Location: Lisle Junior High School


• Date Available: ASAP

Description: Junior High Head Cheer Coach

Job Summary:

• Must be able to manage all levels within the program, manage various areas within the program, be organized, flexible, be able to take direction from their direct supervisor, and be able to work and communicate with parents and the Booster Club.


• Enhance, improve, and maximize students' athletic skills required to compete at a high level.


• Lead an athletic program for sustained participation and success.


• Works with the Athletic Department to ensure all games, officials, and transportation are scheduled.


• Other duties as determined by the administrator

Qualifications:

• Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Preferred


• Appropriate subject area content endorsement, if applicable


• Must have substantial knowledge of sport, club or activity; must be willing to research and incorporate new philosophies, theories and practices pertinent to the activity.

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience per 2026-2027 LEA Collective Bargaining Agreement (see attached)