Southfield A and T - Appendix B - Competitive Cheer Coach (EXTERNAL)

Applitrack; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is recruiting a Competitive Cheer Coach for the Southfield A&T site for the 2026-2027 school year. The coach will organize, plan, and lead the cheer program, teaching cheers, stunts, and routines while promoting school spirit and safety.

The role requires prior cheer coaching experience at high school or club level, knowledge of techniques, music editing, and strong leadership and communication skills. Collaboration with athletic staff and parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cheer coach at the high school or club level or higher required.
• Knowledge of cheer techniques, stunts, and performance skills.
• Ability to demonstrate skills and drills and routines.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Must be able to supervise and motivate students in a positive manner.
• Experience with music editing and choreography.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices focused on cheer techniques, stunting, tumbling, and performance.
• Lead the cheer team in promoting school spirit at games, pep rallies, and special events.
• Choreograph routines for halftime shows, assemblies, and competitions.
• Always emphasize safety, particularly during stunts and tumbling activities.
• Promote positive team culture, including sportsmanship, responsibility, and leadership.
• Ensure all participants meet eligibility, academic, and attendance requirements.
• Manage uniforms, equipment, and team fundraising efforts.
• Maintain open and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, and school staff.
• Supervise athletes during all practices, games, competitions, and travel (if applicable).
• Support and enforce all school, district, and league policies.

Skills

Cheer coaching

Cheer techniques

Stunts & tumbling

Leadership

Communication

Music editing & choreography

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Oakland Schools

Southfield A and T - Appendix B - Competitive Cheer Coach (EXTERNAL) JobID: 17437

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor

Job Title: Competitive Cheer Coach
Reports To:Building Principal/Athletic Director
Location: Southfield A&T
Start Date/End Date: November 2026-March 2027
Salary:$1,900.00 Stipend per the SEA CBA (paid at the end of the season based on the payment calendar)

Job Summary:
The Cheer Coach is responsible for organizing, planning, and leading the cheerleading program. This includes teaching cheers, stunts, and dance routines; promoting school spirit; always ensuring safety; and fostering teamwork, discipline, and leadership among team members. The coach will work closely with the athletic department, school administration, and parents to support athletic events, competitions, and school functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct practices focused on cheer techniques, stunting, tumbling, and performance.
• Lead the cheer team in promoting school spirit at games, pep rallies, and special events.
• Choreograph routines for halftime shows, assemblies, and competitions.
• Always emphasize safety, particularly during stunts and tumbling activities.
• Promote positive team culture, including sportsmanship, responsibility, and leadership.
• Ensure all participants meet eligibility, academic, and attendance requirements.
• Manage uniforms, equipment, and team fundraising efforts.
• Maintain open and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, and school staff.
• Supervise athletes during all practices, games, competitions, and travel (if applicable).
• Support and enforce all school, district, and league policies.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a cheer coach at the high school or club level or higher required.
• Knowledge of cheer techniques, stunts, and performance skills.
• Ability to demonstrate skills and drills and routines.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Must be able to supervise and motivate students in a positive manner.
• Experience with music editing and choreography.

Postings current as of 9/26/2026 7:21:57 AM CST.

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