Head Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Cape Henry Collegiate•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Cape Henry Collegiate seeks a Head Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach to lead, mentor, and teach cheerleading skill development within its athletic program at an independent college preparatory school. The coach supports the school’s mission and core values and contributes to a positive, inclusive, and rewarding school community. The role includes responsibility for practice plans, skill development, team communication, program administration, and athlete development, including offseason conditioning.

Requirements

At least 1 year of coaching experience as an assistant coach or head coach.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Professionalism and the ability to foster a positive environment.
Working knowledge of interscholastic athletic program regulations.
Skill in managing individual, group, and organizational interactions and resolving problems.
Dependability, adaptability, and flexibility to meet the needs of all athletes.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in all phases of cheerleading.
Help student-athletes improve their individual and teamwork skills.
Maintain compliance with Conference and State Athletic Association rules and guidelines.
Collaborate with the athletic director to evaluate program needs.
Communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, community, administration, and media.
Handle athletic program financial items, including equipment and uniform inventory and purchases.
Organize and maintain records, including TCIS and State forms, reports, team statistics, and season summaries.
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Complete reports accurately and on time.
Apply relevant health and safety practices.
Take full responsibility for practice plans and skill development.
Build professional working relationships with conference and state opponents.
Commit to and direct an offseason skill development and conditioning program for team members.
Collaborate with others, take initiative, anticipate student-athletes’ needs, and help them balance the requirements of being CHC student-athletes.
Participate in the school community.