Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach (SY 26/27)

Young World Physical Education; Arizona; On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Job summary

Coatimundi Middle School in Rio Rico, Arizona is looking for a dedicated Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach to support the program immediately. You will collaborate with the head coach, teachers, and counselors to encourage academic progress while promoting sportsmanship and team spirit among student athletes.

The role involves planning and supervising practices, enforcing school and league rules, and ensuring the welfare and safety of all participants.

Qualifications

• Current AZ teacher certificate (preferred).
• Must hold CPR/first aid certification.
• Must hold AIA coaching certification.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, student athletes, officials and media to promote a positive image of District activity.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and reasonable.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in implementing program philosophy and strategies.
• Promote the program within the District, community and media.
• Provide written rules/expectations to student athletes and parents.
• Supervise athletes during practices, on buses, and away trips.
• Plan practices with proper conditioning and fundamentals.
• Develop athletes to the highest degree of skill and integrity.
• Model respectful behavior and Pursuing Victory with Honor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication with staff and students

Education

Arizona teaching certificate (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification

AIA coaching certification

Job description

Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach (SY 26/27)

Coatimundi Middle School - Rio Rico, Arizona

Job ID: 5819584

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Statement of Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting in overall strength and positive direction of program; assists in providing for the welfare and safety of all student athletes; work with student athletes, teachers, and counselors to ensure academic progress of the participants; and be an integral part of the school system and the educational program encouraging academic achievement.

Principal Duties:

• Implement program philosophy and strategies consistent with guidelines established by Head Coach.
• Assist head coach in promoting program within the District, community and media.
• Assist head coach in providing written rules/expectations to student athletes and their parents and enforce these fairly among all participants.
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce school, District , AIA and/or league rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Direct supervision of student athletes in practice areas, locker rooms, buses and at all times on away trips.
• Assist in planning and monitoring organized practices that will include proper conditioning, warm-ups and instructions of fundamentals.
• Develop athletes to the highest degree of skill and integrity possible.
• Model respectful behavior and promote the guidelines of Pursuing Victory with Honor.
• Follow the approved Athletic Handbook policies and procedures.
• Follow all Governing Board policies, in particular as it relates to staff conduct with students and fund raising activities.
• Work as a team player with other coaches and the All-Sports Booster Club.
• Assist head coach with inventory of equipment and uniforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Current AZ teacher certificate, preferred.
• Must hold current CPR/first aid certification.
• Must hold current AIA coaching certification.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, student athletes, officials and media to promote a positive image of District activity.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and reasonable.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $1,000 to $1,000 Per Year