Spirit Line Coach — Middle School Cheer & Team Development

Cocopah Middle School; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 4,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Cocopah Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Spirit Line Coach to lead the team and develop athletes through structured practices and game strategy. The role focuses on coaching students in techniques, promoting sportsmanship, and coordinating with school athletics staff.

The coach will organize practices, monitor student academics, and ensure proper supervision during activities and events. The position is offered as a supplemental schedule role under the district’s pay scale.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

Job description

Cocopah Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Spirit Line Coach to lead the team and develop athletes through structured practices and game strategy. The role focuses on coaching students in techniques, promoting sportsmanship, and coordinating with school athletics staff.

The coach will organize practices, monitor student academics, and ensure proper supervision during activities and events. The position is offered as a supplemental schedule role under the district’s pay scale.