PCHS Cheer Assistant Coach

Pendleton County High School; Falmouth (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pendleton County High School in Falmouth, Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Cheer Coach to support the head coach and athletic department. You will help plan practices, lead small group sessions, and mentor student-athletes to build teamwork and sportsmanship.

This part-time role requires reliability, good communication, and a commitment to safety and school policies. Requirements include a college degree being desirable and coaching or playing experience; must be at least 21 per district

Qualifications

• College degree is desired. Previous coaching or playing experience in assigned position.
• Must be at least 21 years of age per KHSAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
• Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.
• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Job description

PCHS Cheer Assistant Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5866136

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH

JOB CLASS CODE: 7345

REPORTS TO: Head Coach / District Athletic Director / Principal

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

Approved: November 16, 2020

BASIC FUNCTION:

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.


• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.


• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.


• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.


• Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.


• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.


• Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.


• Maintain regular attendance. It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sport.


• Pendleton County Policy and Procedures working within the basic framework and philosophy of the school district for that sport.


• Pendleton County Athletic Handbook – especially requirements concerning physical exams, parental consent, eligibility and concussion protocol.


• Existing Pendleton County, State and League regulations; implements same consistently.


• Health and safety regulations.


• Proper line of command and refers student/parent requests or grievances through proper channels.


• Meetings that require attendance.


• Maintaining discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.


• Direct student managers and statisticians on respective teams.


• Budgetary items and Title IV.


• Assist Athletic Director in carrying out of responsibilities.


• Monitor equipment and locker rooms for use by authorized persons only.


• Oral and written communication skills.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist head coach in sport.


• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.


• Arrive early enough before practice, contests, meetings to adequately prepare and remain until all players have departed.


• Assist with planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.


• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.


• Maintain current knowledge in the sport.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations


• Work confidentially with discretion.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Work cooperatively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed with standing, sitting and/or walking


• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing


• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations


• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching


• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights up to approximately 20 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College degree is desired. Previous coaching or playing experience in assigned position. Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, a minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university and one year of experience coaching in a school athletic program


• Must be at least 21 years of age per KHSAA guidelines.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of a criminal records check, AIDS awareness training, current certification in first aid and CPR.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required