Middle School Competition Cheer Coach

MSAD #60 (North Berwick); North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MSAD #60 (North Berwick) seeks a Middle School Competition Cheer Coach to lead the Noble Knight's Athletic Department in North Berwick, Maine. This after-school role develops the program and supports student growth in a safe, structured setting.

The coach will teach fundamentals, strategy, and discipline, while ensuring compliance with school and state athletic guidelines. NFHS certifications are required for safety and instructional excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching cheer at middle school level or higher.
• Must have valid fingerprinting and CHRC approval in Maine.
• A-track NFHS certifications are required as listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the cheer program as assigned by the department.
• Instruct athletes in skills, strategy, and physical training.
• Maintain a safe competitive and educational environment for all student-athletes.
• Adhere to coaches handbook and Maine Principals Association rules.
• Coordinate travel, rosters, schedules and communications with staff.
• Attend athletic department meetings and support code of conduct.

Skills

Cheerleading coaching

Middle school experience

Education

NFHS First Aid & CPR

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Concussion in Sport

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

NFHS COVID-19 Certification

NFHS Protecting Students From Abuse

Job description

Middle School Competition Cheer Coach

MSAD #60 (North Berwick) Noble Knight's Athletic Department - North Berwick, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945329

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 15, 2026

Job Description

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the students shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Ensure and provide the safest possible competitive & educational environment for all student-athletes involved.

Lead the overall development of the Cheerleading program as assigned by the Department of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience competing in and/or coaching Cheerleading at the Middle School level or higher
• Maine Department of Education valid fingerprinting and CHRC approval.

Required NFHS Courses

• First Aid & CPR certification.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certification
• NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
• NFHS COVID-19 Certification
• NFHS Protecting Students From Abuse

Duties

• Abide by the Noble High School Athletic Departments Coaches Handbook
• Abide by all Maine Principals Association rules and regulations
• Follow and implement all rules and policies within the school & athletic handbooks
• Equipment inventory & management
• May need to communicate travel arrangement & schedule with Athletic Department staff
• Implement school athletic Code of Conduct
• Make sure roster and students comply with Athletic Department guidelines
• Help in the distribution of team rosters, contest schedules and descriptions of contest locations to all players and parents
• Properly communicate with students and parents
• Monitor athlete attendance/behavior/academic status as communicated by the athletic department
• Communicate all student‑athlete injuries to the Athletic Trainer and/or athletic office
• Attend all school Athletic Department meetings as assigned by the Athletic Director
• All others as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Department

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Required NFHS Courses:
  • First Aid & CPR certification.
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification
  • NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certification
  • NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
  • NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
  • NFHS COVID-19 Certification
  • NFHS Protecting Students From Abuse
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephen Coffey , Asst. Athletic Director
• 100 Noble Way
• North Berwick, Maine 03906
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]