2026-27 Varsity Winter Sideline Cheer Coach
About The Position
Hazel Park Schools is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Varsity Winter Sideline Cheer Coach for the 2026–2027 season at Hazel Park High School. The coach will guide and mentor scholar-athletes, supporting their athletic development, character, and success. The role includes planning and leading practices, preparing for competitions, developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship, and emphasizing academic achievement alongside athletics. The coach will communicate with families, school staff, administrators, and the Athletic Department; supervise athletes; follow applicable MHSAA and district requirements; and help care for sport-related equipment and facilities. Coaches are expected to attend practices, games, team events, and professional development activities. Non-Hazel Park Schools employees must apply through EduStaff and will be compensated as EduStaff contract employees.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in the designated sport, including knowledge of rules, techniques, and strategies.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate, inspire, and mentor scholar-athletes.
- Commitment to a positive team culture based on integrity, sportsmanship, and respect.
- Availability to attend practices, games, and team events during evenings and weekends.
- Valid concussion certification, or willingness to obtain certification as required by the MHSAA.
- Adherence to MHSAA policies for coaches.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Submit to a fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check in accordance with the Michigan School Volunteer & Employee Criminal History Program.
Nice To Haves
- Previous coaching experience at the high school level or higher.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction, guidance, and mentorship to scholar-athletes in the designated sport.
- Develop and implement practice plans focused on skill development, strategy, and conditioning, and create a positive practice environment.
- Develop game strategies, tactics, and playbooks, and make adjustments during competitions.
- Assess athletes’ strengths and weaknesses, provide personalized coaching, encourage improvement, and set development goals.
- Build a positive team culture grounded in sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, leadership, communication, and collaboration.
- Emphasize academic excellence and balance between academics and athletics; monitor academic progress, provide or promote academic resources and study skills, and collaborate with teachers and administrators regarding academic requirements and eligibility.
- Communicate with parents and guardians, school administration, the community, and the Athletic Department about team activities, expectations, and schedules.
- Supervise athletes during practices, games, travel, and other team functions.
- Follow MHSAA and school district rules, regulations, and guidelines, prioritize athlete safety, and respond to direction from the Athletic Director and other appropriate administrators.
- Stay current with coaching techniques and best practices and attend coaching clinics, workshops, and training sessions.
- Assist with tracking and caring for sport-related equipment and facilities.
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