2026-2027 Head Cheer Coach

Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive Cheerleader techniques to prepare them for events or competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Requirements

Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Nice To Haves

Some experience as a competitive Cheerleader coach at the high school or college level preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets.
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.
Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
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.
Establishes and 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.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their student.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
Acts as a team representative and promotes the cheerleading by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
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.