Middle School Cheer Head Coach (SY 26/27)

Young World Physical Education; Arizona; On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Middle School Cheer Head Coach for SY 26/27 at Coatimundi Middle School, Rio Rico, AZ. The role is part-time with immediate starting date and a $3,000 annual salary.

The coach will oversee the cheer program, promote positive sportsmanship, ensure safety and academic progress of student athletes, and collaborate with teachers, counselors, and the athletic department to support district goals.

Qualifications

• Current AZ teaching certificate preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students, staff, officials and media to promote a positive image of District activity.
• Other Governing Board eligible alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Promote the cheer program within the District, community, and media.
• Provide rules and expectations to athletes and parents and enforce these fairly.
• Be knowledgeable of school, District, AIA and league rules, procedures and policies.
• Direct supervision of student athletes during practices, travel, and events.
• Plan practices with conditioning, warm-ups and skill instruction; develop athletes' skills.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Staff communication

Relationship building

Education

Current AZ teacher certificate

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Middle School Cheer Head Coach (SY 26/27)

Location: Coatimundi Middle School - Rio Rico, Arizona

Job ID: 5819575

Posted: Jul 07, 2026

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $3,000 per year

Job Description

General Statement of Responsibilities: Responsible for overall strength and positive direction of program; provide 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

• Promote program within the District, community, and media.
• Provide 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.
• Plan and monitor 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 fundraising activities.
• Work as a team player with other coaches and the All‑Sports Booster Club.
• Inventory equipment and uniforms.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director to ensure appropriate arrangements for transportation, lodging, meals, etc. (if applicable) are made.
• Evaluate assistant coaches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Education, Training and Experience:

• Current AZ teacher certificate, preferred.
• Must hold current CPR/first aid 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.
• Other alternatives acceptable per Governing Board.

Physical Requirements:

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