Junior Varsity (JV) Assistant Cheerleading Coach 26/27 SY

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a Junior Varsity Cheerleading Assistant Coach to partner with the Athletic Director to develop athletes, implement conditioning and nutrition guidance, and lead the program through competitions, tournaments, and qualifying events.

The role includes recruiting and managing a team, coordinating physicals and transportation, planning fundraising, and ensuring eligibility and safety across the season.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NJSIAA Certified; certification maintained per state guidelines.
• CPR & First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties include recruiting a strong, high-quality team (minimum 15 players).
• Schedule athletes for sports physicals with the Wellness Clinic; coordinate transportation to events.
• Plan at least three fundraisers and handle Senior Night and related events.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJSIAA Certified

CPR & First Aid Certified

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities

Date Posted: 10/22/2026

Location: District

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a highly qualified Junior Varsity (JV) Assistant Coach -Cheerleading to partner with the Athletic Director (AD) to assist athletes in their skill development and ensure peak performance and fitness are achieved during competitions, tournaments, matches, trials, and all qualifying events. The Coach will provide insight on play strategies for difficult moves and goals. This position will provide leadership to the team, implementing, and maintaining a quality recruiting strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Responsible for recruiting a strong, high quality team; maintaining the minimum of 15 per sport.
• Responsible for scheduling all athletes for their sports physicals with the Wellness Clinic;
• Plan/Propose a minimum of three (3) fundraisers to help with necessary team purchases;
• Arranges for transportation to various sporting engagements;
• Partner with Student Management Team to get weekly updates on student's grades and any disciplinary actions to ensure eligibility to play;
• Develop team practice schedule, sharing it with Principals and Office Managers to ensure district-wide knowledge;
• Responsible for documents an injuries and seeking medical attention when necessary;
• Responsible for planning and prepping "Senior Night" Home Game.

Coaching

• Effectively communicate the rules and procedures of the sport;
• Motivate and provide direction to athletes on self-development in preparation of having the advantage over competitors;
• Plan and implement fitness conditioning training schedule;
• Advise and counsel athletes on nutrition, health, safety and use of sports equipment;
• Assess, evaluate, and maintain a log of athletes' performance during practices and drills;
• Promote a teambuilding spiriting to support success gains in events;
• Monitoring athletes' attendance, participation, and behavior at all times;

Communication

• Continual and timely communication with families utilizing "Remind Me" app ? ensuring it is updated;
• Plan Parent Meetings three (3) during the season (beginning, midway, and at the end);
• Maintaining constant communication with Athletic Director, Lead Person, and Principals

Seasonal Stipend: $3,500

**Not benefits eligible

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
• New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Certified;
• CPR & First Aid Certified;
• Proven track record of successful leadership and team progression;
• Knowledgeable on the latest development and innovative training methods and techniques;
• Must be available for all games.