Winter 2026 - Cheerleading Coach

Greater Lawrence Technical School • Andover, MA

18h

About The Position

The Cheerleading Coach leads and mentors student-athletes while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive team environment. The coach uses knowledge of cheerleading rules and techniques, including stunting, tumbling, choreography, conditioning, and skills development. The role requires following MIAA/MSAA and GLTS policies and procedures, promoting positive character and sportsmanship on and off the field, developing leadership in student-athletes, emphasizing academic achievement, and fostering pride in the program, school, and community. The coach also coordinates schedules, manages conflicts, follows emergency procedures, and builds positive relationships with student-athletes, parents or caregivers, colleagues, and the public. A high school diploma is required; at least five years of cheerleading coaching experience is preferred. The listed certifications and training must be maintained.

Requirements

• Experience coaching cheerleading.
• High school diploma.
• Current Concussion Education Certification.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Current MIAA Coaches Education Certification.
• Completion of LITIX Training.
• Sport-specific NFHS training.
• Knowledge of cheerleading rules, techniques, stunting, tumbling, choreography, conditioning, and skills development.
• Familiarity with MIAA/MSAA/GLTS regulations and emergency procedures, including CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes; foster teamwork; manage conflicts; coordinate schedules; and build positive relationships.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of cheerleading coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach cheerleading and teach cheerleading techniques, stunting, tumbling, choreography, conditioning, and skills development.
• Follow policies and procedures established by the MIAA/MSAA and GLTS.
• Demonstrate positive character and promote sportsmanship on and off the field.
• Develop leadership skills in student-athletes and stress the importance of academic achievement.
• Build pride within the program, school, and broader community.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor student-athletes while ensuring a safe, structured, and positive team environment.
• Foster teamwork and manage conflicts.
• Coordinate schedules and cultivate positive relationships with student-athletes, parents/caregivers, and colleagues.
• Follow emergency procedures, including CPR, AED, and First Aid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED