Lead Middle School Cheer Coach

Young World Physical Education; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Moses Lake School District 161 Endeavor Middle School in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Part-Time Head Cheer Coach to lead a middle school program in the NCW league. The role focuses on teaching cheer skills, safety, and sportsmanship, with responsibilities across practices, competitions, and student development.

You will work within the district Athletics Department, coordinate with staff, and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out duties per district policies.
• Knowledge of cheer and ability to teach skills to middle school students.
• Valid First Aid and CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Ability to meet WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.
• Exhibited organizational skills to ensure a well-managed program.
• Bilingual preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Moses Lake School District Athletics Department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern trends, techniques, strategies, playing rules and procedures.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Implement a safety plan that includes teaching of the proper techniques and fundamentals.
• Adhere to all safety rules.
• Have an emergency medical plan in place.
• Inform parents of individual players regarding attendance, discipline, and injury.
• Relate to staff members in a professional and effective manner.
• Demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, peers, and the public (particularly at sporting events).
• Motivate players.
• Keep players informed of available camps, weight programs, etc.
• Teach and discipline in a consistent and equitable manner.
• Understand and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
• Implement team rules in accordance with the policies and regulations listed above.
• Direct student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
• Schedule and provide transportation to sport events.
• Adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport.
• Attend all staff meetings and make scouting assignments to assistant coach(es).
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare, and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with coach staff or any staff member within hearing or sight of players or parents.
• Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources available.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
• Complete mandatory SafeSchools training annually.
• WIAA standards require all coaches to complete sport specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the third week of the season.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

First Aid & CPR

WIAA rules knowledge

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Moses Lake School District 161 Endeavor Middle School in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Part-Time Head Cheer Coach to lead a middle school program in the NCW league. The role focuses on teaching cheer skills, safety, and sportsmanship, with responsibilities across practices, competitions, and student development.

You will work within the district Athletics Department, coordinate with staff, and communicate with parents.