Middle School - Cheerleading Head Coach

Reading-School-District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA is seeking a Middle School Head Coach at Southwest Middle School. The role focuses on creating a safe, positive atmosphere, guiding student-athletes, and aligning with PIAA and district policies while promoting school pride and participation in athletics.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, meet the minimum 18 age and HS diploma requirements, and be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support coaching

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience supervising in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with adults and students in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise middle school assistant coaches.
• Supervise student athletes.
• Plan and monitor practices and training sessions.
• Ensure safety and proper equipment use.
• Communicate with administrators, staff, and parents.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Reading School District

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  


• Date Posted:
  9/15/2026
  


• Location:
  Southwest Middle School
  

Position Title: Middle School Head Coach

Reports To: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL:

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. Furthermore the candidate will be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.


• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise middle school assistant coaches


• Supervise student athletes


• Stay current with current rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices


• Monitor student-athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.


• Place student-athletes in positions to succeed not only in their sport, but also in life


• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.


• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including taking proper care of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants.


• Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.


• Work flexible hours including off season training, early mornings, afternoon/evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Verify student-athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.


• Demonstrates the ability to plan and manage practices/training sessions.


• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage


• Communicate with RSD admin, safe schools, custodial services and/or RPD as needed.


• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth


• Be a good role model to student-athletes


• Distribute, collect and track uniforms/equipment


• Requisition necessary equipment


• Support all RSD athletics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.


• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.


• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 9:01:25 AM CST.

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