Varsity Cheer Coach

Middlesex County Magnet Schools; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex County Magnet Schools in East Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Varsity Cheerleading Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is appointed annually and salary will be based on the Varsity Coaches' salary guide in effect for the 2026-2027 year.

The coach will oversee the varsity cheer program at East Brunswick campus. Candidates must hold NJ State Teacher's Certificate and/or County Substitute's Certificate, have a solid background in cheer as player or coach, and complete required

Qualifications

• NJ state teacher or county substitute cert.
• background in cheer as player/coach in HS or college.
• 3 years of sub-varsity coaching preferred.
• CPR/AED and Sports First Aid certified.
• must complete NFHS Coaching Principles within 120 days.
• familiar with AACCA safety rules for cheer.
• must complete heat acclimatization and concussion courses before season start.

Responsibilities

• Lead varsity cheer program for 2026-2027.
• Oversee coaching staff and athletes.
• Ensure safety training compliance and certifications before season.

Skills

Coaching

CPR/AED

Sports First Aid

Working with youth

Education

New Jersey State Teacher's Certificate

County Substitute's Certificate

Tools

NFHS Coaching Principles Course

AACCA Safety Rules

Heat Acclimatization Course

Concussion in Sports

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
  
• Location:
  East Brunswick Magnet School
  
• Date Available:
  10/01/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  09/08/2026
  

Brief Description

The Board of Education of Middlesex County Magnet Schools is currently accepting applications for Varsity Cheerleading Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary will be based on the Varsity Coaches' salary guide in effect for the 2026-2027 school year.This position is appointed annually.
This position will be located at our East Brunswick campus.

Qualifications

Be the holder of a New Jersey State Teacher's Certificate and/or a County Substitute's Certificate; have a knowledgeable background in the sport as a player or coach in college or in high school, three years of sub-varsity coaching preferred, and a successful background in working with young people in a related sports field. Coaches will be certified in CPR/AED and Sports First Aid and, if new to the profession, must register for the NFHS Coaching Principles Course within 120 days of employment. The coach should be familiar with AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules and AACCA Spirit Safety. The candidate must have completed the "A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention" course as well as the "Concussion in Sports – What you need to Know." Certifications need to be completed before the first day of the season.

Appointment

Appointment is at the discretion of the Board of Education.

The Middlesex County Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.