Sideline Cheer Coach Grades 6-12 -- Head and Assistant Coaches Apply

Annapolis Area Christian School•Severn, MD

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Annapolis Area Christian School is hiring a Sideline Cheer Coach for grades 6–12, with head and assistant coaches encouraged to apply. The coach will build and sustain the sideline cheer program and develop student-athletes through technical training, character formation, and meaningful relationships with players and families. The role supports a unified middle and high school program on the school’s Severn campus and requires close collaboration with the athletic department, other coaches, families, local churches, and the broader school community. The in-season commitment runs November 1 through March 1. Training is Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00–4:30 p.m., with games at Friday-night home basketball games during basketball season. Saturday and Sunday games or practices are not part of the program expectations. Coaches must profess faith in Jesus Christ, be active in a local Christian church, affirm and sign the school’s Statement of Faith, and demonstrate Christian leadership and discipleship. A standard driver’s license and willingness to drive a school mini-bus are required.

Requirements

Demonstrated technical and tactical expertise in cheer coaching.
Ability to mentor young athletes and cultivate meaningful relationships with families.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Willingness to drive a school mini-bus.
Standard driver’s license.
Commitment to strict child-protection policies and safety protocols.
Active membership in a local Christian church.
Affirmation and signature of the school’s Statement of Faith.
A life consistent with Christian leadership and discipleship.
Coaches must profess faith in Jesus Christ.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience at the middle school, high school, club, or collegiate level is preferred.
Coaching certifications, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Sideline Cheer program.
Establish and maintain a program culture aligned with the school’s mission.
Collaborate with the athletic department, school, and other coaches.
Build relationships with local clubs and recreational programs to connect students to player development.
Design and implement training sessions focused on technical growth, tactical understanding, and character formation.
Foster disciplined training and continuous improvement.
Support multi-sport athletes and encourage balanced student development.
Work with the Assistant Athletic Director on game-scheduling guidance, player-development pathways, college-recruitment advising for families, and off-season training opportunities and camps.
Build strong relationships with players and their families.
Partner with families and local churches in developing student-athletes.
Contribute to a unified school culture in which athletics, arts, and academics support one another.
Collaborate with coaches and staff across the athletic department.
Uphold participation in the in-season strength and conditioning program.
Encourage optional off-season development opportunities.
Follow child-protection policies and safety protocols.