Junior High Cheer Coach

Waldron Jr/Sr High School; Waldron (IN); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

Waldron Jr/Sr High School in Waldron, Indiana is seeking a Junior High Cheer Coach to lead and supervise the 7th and 8th grade cheer program during the October–February season. The role emphasizes safety, school spirit, teamwork, and sportsmanship within the athletic department.

The position requires managing practices, games, equipment, and communications with athletes and parents while complying with school and NFHS safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and conduct regular practices throughout the season and maintain consistent communication with athletes and parents.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of athletes at all practices, games, and team activities.
• Teach and review cheers, chants, jumps, motions, dances, and age-appropriate stunting skills.
• Ensure all activities and skills are performed in accordance with current school, conference, IHSAA/NFHS, and applicable cheer safety guidelines.
• Attend and supervise cheerleaders at all home junior high girls’ and boys’ basketball games during the season.
• Promote positive school spirit and good sportsmanship while ensuring cheerleaders represent the school appropriately.
• Coordinate with athletic administration regarding game schedules, schedule changes, cancellations, and special events.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations regarding attendance, behavior, effort, sportsmanship, uniforms, and team responsibilities.
• Promote an inclusive team environment emphasizing respect, teamwork, responsibility, and positive relationships.
• Address athlete or parent concerns professionally and involve athletic administration when appropriate.
• Assist with the distribution, collection, organization, and inventory of school-issued uniforms, poms, and other cheer equipment.

Job description

Junior High Cheer Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935741
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Season: October–February Team: 7th & 8th Grade Cheerleaders

Position Overview

The Junior High Cheer Coach is responsible for leading and supervising the 7th and 8th grade cheerleading program throughout the winter season. The coach will provide a positive, safe, and structured environment that promotes school spirit, teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development, and appropriate representation of the school and athletic department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and conduct regular practices throughout the season and maintain consistent communication with athletes and parents.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of athletes at all practices, games, and team activities.
• Teach and review cheers, chants, jumps, motions, dances, and age-appropriate stunting skills.
• Ensure all activities and skills are performed in accordance with current school, conference, IHSAA/NFHS, and applicable cheer safety guidelines.
• Attend and supervise cheerleaders at all home junior high girls’ and boys’ basketball games during the season.

• Promote positive school spirit and good sportsmanship while ensuring cheerleaders represent the school appropriately.
• Coordinate with athletic administration regarding game schedules, schedule changes, cancellations, and special events.

• Establish and communicate clear expectations regarding attendance, behavior, effort, sportsmanship, uniforms, and team responsibilities.
• Promote an inclusive team environment emphasizing respect, teamwork, responsibility, and positive relationships.
• Address athlete or parent concerns professionally and involve athletic administration when appropriate.

• Assist with the distribution, collection, organization, and inventory of school-issued uniforms, poms, and other cheer equipment.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tommy Coy , Althetic Director
• Morristown Jr/Sr High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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