JV Competitive Cheer Coach

Dewittschools; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewitt High School seeks a Girls Junior Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach to guide student-athletes through a season of development and teamwork. The coach will lead practices, supervise transportation, and represent the program at other schools and locations, modeling leadership and sportsmanship.

The role emphasizes coaching knowledge, safety, communication, and a commitment to student growth. Seasonal assignment with compensation per contract and deadlines for internal/external applicants.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coaching cheer.
• Cheer experience required.
• Knowledge of gymnastics.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a High School graduate.
• Two (2) or more years of varsity coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning.
• Quality communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of first aid.

Responsibilities

• Direct student athletes at practice, during transportation, and at other schools or locations.
• The coach is a primary role model of coaching for staff, parents, community, and students and promotes leadership qualities for all student-athletes.
• Reports to the High School Athletic Director and Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach; follows the sports program as set by varsity coach.

Skills

Coaching cheer

Cheer experience

Gymnastics knowledge

Strength and conditioning

Communication skills

First aid

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary of Duties

The Girls Junior Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach is responsible for maintaining a focus on the team’s development and continuous improvement throughout the season, by directing student athletes at practice, during transportation, and at other schools or other locations. The cheer coach is a primary role model of coaching for our staff, parents, community, and students and promotes and projects leadership qualities for all student-athletes.

Reports to

High School Athletic Director and Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach

Follows sports program as set by varsity coach

Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge of coaching cheer
• Cheer experience required
• Knowledge of gymnastics
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a High School graduate
• Two (2) or more years of varsity coaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning
• Quality communication skills
• Basic knowledge of first aid

Compensation

Per DEA Contract – Schedule B

Work Schedule

Seasonal Assignment

Application Deadline

Internal: Tuesday, November 10, 2026; 4:00 p.m.

External: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 or until filled