Head Cheerleading Coach – Varsity

Sussex County Public Schools•Stony Creek, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide leadership, organization, and supervision for the Sussex Central High School varsity cheerleading program. The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, including practice planning, skill development, game-day and competition preparation, supervision of assistant coaches, student-athlete safety, and compliance with VHSL and school division policies.

Requirements

Experience coaching and/or participating in cheerleading at the high school level or higher preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals, stunt progression, competition preparation, and safety regulations.
Familiarity with VHSL rules, eligibility requirements, and cheerleading compliance standards.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Teaching certification preferred (may vary by school division).
Compliance with all background checks, school division hiring requirements, and VHSL coaching certifications.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct all practices, conditioning sessions, and team activities for the varsity cheerleading program.
Teach and develop cheerleading fundamentals, including motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, crowd-leading techniques, choreography, and performance skills appropriate to student-athlete ability levels.
Develop and implement routines and performances for athletic events, pep rallies, school functions, and VHSL-sanctioned competitions.
Promote school spirit and serve as a positive ambassador for Sussex Central High School at athletic and community events.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches while coordinating responsibilities within the coaching staff.
Monitor and enforce team rules, discipline, attendance, and conduct consistent with school, division, and VHSL policies.
Ensure student-athlete safety by teaching proper techniques, monitoring stunt progression, enforcing safety standards, and adhering to concussion and emergency response protocols.
Coordinate participation in football games, basketball games, competitions, camps, clinics, and other approved events.
Maintain accurate records of athlete eligibility, attendance, competition requirements, and VHSL documentation.
Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, faculty, administration, and the athletic department.
Coordinate fundraising activities and team-building opportunities in accordance with school division guidelines.
Manage team equipment, uniforms, inventory, ordering, maintenance, and storage.
Attend required VHSL rules clinics, coaching education programs, and maintain all required certifications.
Promote academic achievement, leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character development among student-athletes.
Assist with recruitment and development of future cheerleaders through collaboration with middle school and youth programs when appropriate.
Represent Sussex Central High School and Sussex County Public Schools in a professional and positive manner within the community.