Varsity Head Cheerleader Coach

King William High School; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

King William County Public Schools seeks a Varsity Head Cheerleader Coach at King William High School in King William, Virginia to lead competitive cheer activities, coordinate practices, and mentor student-athletes.

This part-time role requires raising standards, ensuring eligibility, and collaborating with the athletic director. Familiarity with VHSL rules and strong communication are essential; Virginia teaching credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations required.
• Experience coaching high school cheerleading preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Qualified to teach in Virginia; current license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding rules and techniques of the sport.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time for development.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior and supervises students.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Participates in activities such as parent nights, banquets, and pep assemblies.

Skills

VHSL rules knowledge

Experience coaching HS cheerleading

Excellent communication skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

Education

Teaching license in Virginia

Current license preferred

Job description

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Varsity Head Cheerleader Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919231

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Position is responsible for coaching of student athletes in competitive cheerleader techniques to prepare them for events or competition. This is a part-time position and does not include benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets.
• Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.
• Models sportsmanship and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the head cheer coach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of applicable VHSLrules and regulations required.
• Experience coaching high school cheerleadingpreferred.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Qualified to teach in Virginia; current license preferred.
• Current CDL with passenger endorsement highly recommended.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in an athletics setting (practice facility, field, etc.). Performs professional work providing instruction for the assigned sport. Work requires prolonged standing and physical movement as it relates job-specificduties. Lifting of up to30 pounds (more than 30 pounds with assistance) may be required. Vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for monitoring activities and participants is required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The employee shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicationsmay becompleted online at King William County Public Schools (www.kwcps.k12.va.us ). Current employees shouldsubmita letter of interest, resume and two professional reference letters to Human Resources. Individuals who do not meet the minimum qualifications of thepositionor who fail tosubmitall requested information by the deadline date (if applicable)will not beconsidered.Applications will remain active for one year.

King William County Public Schools will conduct an on-site criminal background investigation (fingerprinting).

King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Position Type: Part‑Time