JV Cheerleading Coach

ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 3,700 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex Westford School District is seeking a Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach for Essex High School in Essex Junction, Vermont. The role offers a seasonal stipend of $4,376.

Applicants must be at least 18 or high school graduates, meet VPA certification requirements, and complete NFHS courses before coaching. Background checks and references may be required as part of EWSD hiring processes.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant coaching experience.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Must complete required safety and coaching certifications within one year of hire (VPA, ASEP or NFHS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach at Essex High School.
• Oversee team activities and season planning.
• Ensure compliance with VPA certification and training requirements.
• Coordinate with EWSD and school staff as needed.

Skills

Coaching experience

Eligibility to work in the US

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

TheEssex Westford School Districthas an opportunity for a Junior VarsityCHEERLEADING Coachat Essex High Schoolfor their upcoming season. The position pays a stipend for the season OF $4,376.

All coaches must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate at the commencement of the sports season for which the person has been appointed to coach. Candidates must also meet the certification and training requirements of the VPA, which require certification in Sports First Aid and Fundamentals in Coaching within one year of hire. Acceptable certifications include ASEP (American Sport Education Program) certification or NFHS (National Federation of High Schools). For more certification information, please visit www.asep.com or www.nfhslearn.com.

The VPA also requires coaches to complete the NFHS elective courses entitled "CONCUSSION IN SPORTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW", and "IMPLICIT BIAS". These are online courses that can be found at www.nfhslearn.com , and are free of charge. All coaches must complete these 20-30 minute courses before they begin coaching.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individualsare subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Anyofferof employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee.

JV Cheerleading Coach

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Nov 23, 2026

Job Description

TheEssex Westford School Districthas an opportunity for a Junior VarsityCHEERLEADING Coachat Essex High Schoolfor their upcoming season. The position pays a stipend for the season OF $4,376.

All coaches must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate at the commencement of the sports season for which the person has been appointed to coach. Candidates must also meet the certification and training requirements of the VPA, which require certification in Sports First Aid and Fundamentals in Coaching within one year of hire. Acceptable certifications include ASEP (American Sport Education Program) certification or NFHS (National Federation of High Schools). For more certification information, please visit www.asep.com or www.nfhslearn.com.

The VPA also requires coaches to complete the NFHS elective courses entitled "CONCUSSION IN SPORTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW", and "IMPLICIT BIAS". These are online courses that can be found at www.nfhslearn.com , and are free of charge. All coaches must complete these 20-30 minute courses before they begin coaching.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individualsare subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Anyofferof employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Devin Wendel , Student Activities Director
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]