Middle School - Cheerleading Head Coach

Reading School District; United States; On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading School District in Southwest Middle School seeks a Middle School Head Coach to create a safe, positive environment, teach coaching techniques, and foster school spirit. Reports to the Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach and will supervise assistants and student athletes.

The role requires aligning with PIAA and district policies, flexible hours, and active involvement with youth programs, fundraising, and community relations to support RSD athletics.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
• Preferable experience supervising 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise middle school assistant coaches
• Supervise student athletes
• Plan and manage practices/training sessions
• Ensure safety measures and equipment care
• Communicate with RSD admin, staff, and youth groups

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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