Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

3d•$1,500 - $2,000

About The Position

The Junior Varsity (JV) Cheerleading Coach works collaboratively with the Head Coach of Cheerleading and the cheer coaching staff to support instruction, development, and coaching of student-athletes at Notre Dame Prep. The role helps foster a positive, competitive, and inclusive team environment while promoting academic achievement, physical fitness, and sportsmanship. The coach contributes to skill development, choreography, conditioning, and performances, while helping ensure the program reflects Notre Dame Prep’s mission, values, and athletic standards. The successful candidate demonstrates leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to student-athlete safety and personal development. This seasonal position includes evening and weekend hours for practices, games, competitions, and team events, as well as required travel to away games, tournaments, or competitions. It involves physical activity, including extended standing or walking, participating in routine formations, and demonstrating techniques and choreography. Flexibility to assist with additional responsibilities, such as recruiting or event planning, may be needed. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of fingerprint-supported and DCF/CPS background checks. The stated salary range is $1,500 to $2,000. The position is non-benefit eligible for the University’s health and welfare benefit programs. Temporary, per-diem, and seasonal staff are not eligible to participate in the 403(b) retirement plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1–2 years of coaching experience, cheerleading experience, or a combination of both; preferably at the high school or collegiate level.
Ability to complete and maintain First Aid certification.
Knowledge of injury prevention, recognition, response, documentation, and reporting procedures.
Commitment to following school and athletic policies, emergency action plans, athletic trainer recommendations, and applicable cheerleading safety guidelines.
Strong knowledge of cheerleading techniques, rules, safety standards, performance expectations, and competition strategies.
Ability to participate in routine formations and demonstrate full-body motions, jumps, and choreography.
Ability to safely perform, demonstrate, instruct, and supervise stunting and spotting techniques.
Ability to instruct and provide constructive feedback to student-athletes with varying skill levels and abilities.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire student-athletes.
Effective verbal and written communication with student-athletes, parents, school administration, and the community.
Ability to collaborate with coaching staff, school administration, and officials.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including coordinating practices, schedules, equipment, and team activities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle student-athlete concerns professionally.
Commitment to fostering a positive, respectful, inclusive, and supportive team environment and supporting student-athletes’ academic and personal development.
Ability to maintain professional conduct and represent Notre Dame Prep positively on and off the field.
Evening and weekend availability for practices, games, competitions, and team events; travel to away games, tournaments, or competitions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including extended standing or walking, participating in formations, and demonstrating techniques and choreography.
Satisfactory completion of fingerprint-supported and DCF/CPS background checks is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Coaching certification preferred.
Coaching or cheerleading experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting practices, training sessions, conditioning activities, and team events.
Instruct, give constructive feedback to, encourage, and motivate student-athletes during practices, games, and competitions.
Assist in developing and implementing team strategies, skill-building exercises, formations, and choreography.
Demonstrate appropriate cheerleading techniques, jumps, motions, tumbling, and stunting within the coach’s qualifications and established safety guidelines.
Assist with evaluating new student-athletes and identifying their strengths and development areas.
Monitor student-athlete progress and recommend individual and team performance actions to the Head Coach.
Assist with team communications, including emails, announcements, schedules, and university-approved social media platforms.
Help organize and supervise team-building activities, fundraisers, special events, and other program-related events.
Assist the Head Coach with equipment, uniforms, supplies, and other logistical needs.
Attend coaching staff meetings and contribute to season planning, program evaluation, and team development.
Collaborate with the Head Coach and coaching staff to maintain consistent instruction, expectations, and team operations.
Promote respect, inclusion, accountability, discipline, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Monitor compliance with school and athletic policies, academic eligibility requirements, and conduct standards.
Address student-athlete concerns appropriately and communicate relevant issues to the Head Coach and Athletic Director as needed.
Maintain professional boundaries and serve as a positive role model on and off the field.
Monitor student-athlete health and wellness before, during, and after practices, games, events, and competitions.
Reinforce proper technique, conditioning, spotting practices, and established cheerleading safety standards to promote a safe environment.
Recognize potential injuries or signs of distress, respond promptly, remove injured athletes from participation, and refer them to designated medical personnel.
Ensure injured student-athletes are medically approved before returning to practice, games, events, or competition.
Promptly report injuries, safety concerns, and other relevant incidents to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
Support the mission, values, and expectations of Notre Dame Prep.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach of Cheerleading, Athletic Director, or administration.