Middle Competitive Cheer Assistant

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park Public Schools seeks a Middle Competitive Cheer Assistant to support the winter season at Lincoln Park Middle School. This role involves supervising practices, teaching technique and rules, and coordinating with the athletic staff and school administrators.

The position emphasizes positive mentorship of student-athletes, collaboration with parents and staff, and adherence to school policies. Compensation aligned with the district’s extra-compensatory schedule and athletic department

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Proven ability to work with students in a non-academic setting.
• Demonstrated positive role model and professional behavior with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all practice sessions.
• Provide instruction in proper techniques and sport rules.
• Attend required state and league meetings as necessary.
• Dispense and care for uniforms and equipment and manage end-of-season inventory.
• Handle additional duties assigned by Athletic Director or Building Principal.

Skills

Coaching experience

Student engagement

Communication

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  11/6/2026
  
• Location:
  Lincoln Park Middle School
  
• District:
  Lincoln Park Public Schools

LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1650 Champaign

Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

2026 -2027 School Year

Winter Season

POSITION: Middle Competitive Cheer Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Proven ability to work with students in a non-academic setting
• Successful head coaching experience in the sport preferred
• Recognize the importance of making a commitment to work with the rest of the coaching staff for this sport and the Athletic Director
• Demonstrate the ability to work with students, parents, community members, fellow coaches, and game officials on a positive and professional basis
• Proven positive role model regarding dress, appropriate use of language, appropriate physical contact, and appropriate mental/psychological approach to working with students, parents, community members, and game officials
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or the Building Principal

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

DUTIES:

• Supervise all practice sessions
• Provide instruction in proper techniques and sport rules
• Attend all required State and League meetings (as necessary)
• Appropriately dispense and care for uniforms and equipment as well as accepting the responsibility for accounting for all such items through an end of season inventory

Handle other additional responsibilities associated with the sport as directed by the Athletic Director and/or designee

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Middle School Principal and/or designee

SALARY: According to Extra-Compensatory Salary Schedule B per agreement with LPEA

Jennifer Walker

Executive Director of Staff and Student Services

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

The Executive Director of Staff and Student Services