WINTER COACHING POSITIONS - Cheerleading Varsity Coach WHS

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Cheerleading Varsity Coach at Westfield High School. This after-school/Evening position offers a stipend commensurate with the unit contract, Appendix B, with no additional benefits.

Starting immediately, you will lead the team, enforce sportsmanship, supervise practices, and coordinate with school administrators. Candidates must be ready for background checks and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Emotional stability and reliability in a student environment.
• Ability to model sportsmanship and positive conduct for students.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of cheerleading suited to high schoolers.

Responsibilities

• Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season; attend a minimum of five days a week.
• Supervise the cheerleading teams at all times during practices and events.
• Collect uniforms and equipment from athletes at the end of each season.
• Maintain a fair, unprejudiced relationship with athletes and consider their welfare at all times.

Skills

Emotional stability

Role model for students

Sport knowledge

Team player

Cooperation with staff

Job description

WINTER COACHING POSITIONS - Cheerleading Varsity Coach WHS

Westfield Public Schools High School Athletics - Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5960110

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Cheerleading Varsity Coach.

Stipend commensurate with Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract, Appendix B. No benefits.

This position subject to funding.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $2,392 to $2,589 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Qualities and characteristics looked for in the above vacancies are as follows:

• Emotional stability
• Ability and willingness to serve as role model for students
• Knowledge of and ability to teach the theory and practice of the sport within the abilities of secondary school-age students
• Emphasis on team play, obedience to rules, good sportsmanship, and knowledge of the sport
• Consideration for other sports activities in the school
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and with school administrators

All coaches are expected to:

• Abide by the rules of the school as specified in the student handbook, the MIAA, the PVIAC, the MVADA, and the rules of the sport.
• Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season; with team participation (practices or competition) at a minimum of five days a week.
• Supervise your teams at all times.
• Collect all uniforms and equipment from their athletes at the end of each season.
• Maintain a fair, unprejudiced relationship with the athletes and have their physical and mental welfare in consideration at all times.

All hired coaches are required to complete the following PRIOR TO WORKING WITH ANY STUDENTS:

• CORI background check
• Fingerprint-based state and national background check (Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013 - An Act Relative to Background Checks)
• Complete the Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
• All coaches shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency or organization approved by the department of public health. This requirement shall not apply to a coach with a physical disability.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Vouros
• 177 Montgomery Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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