Varsity Cheer Coach

Summit Management Consulting, LLC; Kimball Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid certification

Job summary

Summit Management Consulting, LLC is seeking a Varsity Cheer Coach for Landmark Academy Kimball, Michigan. You will provide leadership for the varsity cheer program, plan practices, supervise student-athletes and staff, and prepare the team for games and competitions in alignment with school goals.

You will develop routines, teach skills, ensure safety, and promote sportsmanship and growth within the program, while complying with MHSAA rules and school policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals, techniques, terminology, rules, safety practices, and coaching methods.
• Ability to instruct, motivate, evaluate, and supervise high school student-athletes.
• Knowledge of spotting, stunting, tumbling, jumps, formations, and related cheer activities.
• Willingness to complete all MHSAA, CAP, school and athletic training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the varsity cheer program.
• Plan and conduct safe, effective practices for varsity athletes.
• Teach and develop cheer skills: cheers, chants, dance, jumps, stunts, tumbling, formations.
• Prepare routines for games and competitions and set team goals and expectations.

Skills

Cheer fundamentals

Coaching HS athletes

Safety compliance

Motivation and supervision

Job description

Position Title: Varsity Cheer Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Location: Landmark Academy Kimball, Michigan

Employment Type: Extracurricular/Seasonal

School Year: 2026-27

Summary/Objective

Job Description

The Varsity Cheer Coach is responsible for providing a positive, safe, educational, and competitive cheerleading experience for student-athletes. The coach provides leadership and direction for the varsity cheer program, plans and conducts practices, supervises student-athletes and coaching staff, prepares the team for athletic events and competitions, develops individual and team skills, and promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, personal responsibility, respect, and personal growth.

The coach is expected to support the school's educational mission and athletic program while complying with all school, district, Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), league, competition, safety, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the varsity cheer program.
• Develop and communicate a program philosophy consistent with the school's educational and athletic mission.
• Plan, organize, and conduct safe and effective cheer practices appropriate for varsity student-athletes.
• Teach and develop cheerleading skills, including cheers, chants, dance, motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, formations, routines, and other skills appropriate to the program and student-athlete ability.
• Develop routines and prepare student-athletes for games, athletic events, competitions, and other scheduled performances.
• Establish appropriate team goals, standards, expectations, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals, techniques, terminology, rules, safety practices, and appropriate coaching methods
• Ability to instruct, motivate, evaluate, and supervise high school student-athletes
• Knowledge of safe spotting, stunting, tumbling, jumps, formations, and other cheerleading activities appropriate to the program.
• Ability to successfully complete all MHSAA, CAP, school, district, and athletic training requirements applicable to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous high school cheerleading coaching experience
• Experience developing and supervising cheerleading programs
• Experience with competitive cheerleading, sideline cheer, stunting, tumbling, dance, or related activities
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Prior completion of MHSAA coaching education, CAP, or related coaching/safety training

Physical Demand

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Demonstrate or observe cheer drills and techniques
• Move throughout gymnasiums, athletic facilities, and other competition environments
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move as necessary to perform coaching duties

Work Environment

• The coach will work in school facilities and may work at off-site at practice and competition locations
• The position may involve exposure to loud environments, varying temperatures, physical activity, and other conditions normally associated with practices and competitions

Equal Employment Opportunity

Summit Management Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Summit Management Consulting, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.