Winter Cheerleading Head Coach (Stipend)

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, MA, is seeking a Cheerleading Head Coach (Winter 26-27) on a stipend. The role oversees the athletic program, designs training and game plans, and leads coaching staff while ensuring compliance with MIAA guidelines.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential for collaborations with the Athletic Director and school community. The position requires prior coaching or strong knowledge of the sport, CPR certification, and a commitment to student-athlete

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience or strong knowledge of the sport is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Ability to react to change productively and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise programs and teams.
• Help students improve athletic skills and team performance.
• Design a training program and a game program.
• Organize and supervise the coaching staff to ensure the program is implemented correctly.
• Train assistant coaches in techniques, skills, philosophy, rules, and strategies.
• Call meetings with coaching staff periodically and consistently throughout the sports season.
• Responsible for assisting the Activities Director with scheduling the following: game schedules, practice schedules, transportation.
• Develop team rules, communicate them to the players and their parents, and enforce them equitably.
• Ensure that student-athletes meet eligibility rules.
• Ensure that physical evaluation and permission forms are correctly completed and filed in the Athletic Director's office.
• Ensure that student-athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
• Ensure the continual supervision of student-athletes on the court in conditioning.
• Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
• Immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competitions to the Athletic Director and Principal.
• Ensure proper purchasing, inventory, and care of equipment.
• Submit a complete team roster to the Athletic Director ten days before the first contest.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director, Principal, or other Administrative Staff

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

CPR Certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, MA, is seeking a Cheerleading Head Coach (Winter 26-27) on a stipend. The role oversees the athletic program, designs training and game plans, and leads coaching staff while ensuring compliance with MIAA guidelines.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential for collaborations with the Athletic Director and school community. The position requires prior coaching or strong knowledge of the sport, CPR certification, and a commitment to student-athlete