Middle School Cheer Coach
$10,678,720–$11,440,000 year
On-sitePuyallup, Washington, United States
Puyallup, Washington, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$10,678,720–$11,440,000 yearHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Job Summary
Develop and lead a high-quality cheer program emphasizing safety, teamwork, and personal growth through organized, developmentally appropriate practices. Teach proper cheer, dance, stunt, and tumbling techniques while supervising athletes during all practices, competitions, and travel. Collaborate with assistant coaches to ensure consistent philosophy and provide direction on performance feedback. Maintain team rosters, eligibility records, and equipment inventory while ensuring full compliance with WIAA rules and school policies. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletic schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of successful experience coaching cheerleading, gymnastics, dance, youth athletics, or a closely related activity; or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to safely instruct and supervise student-athletes
- Demonstrated knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals, stunt progression, safety practices, and athlete development
- Ability to effectively supervise and mentor middle and high school students in both instructional and competitive settings
- Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or ability to obtain prior to the first practice
- Must meet all WIAA coaching certification requirements and complete required coaching education within established timelines
- Able to maintain a successful criminal background clearance
- Successful and/or clear drug screening
- WIAA rules, regulations, eligibility requirements, and coaching standards
- Cheerleading safety standards, stunt progression, conditioning, injury prevention, and emergency response procedures
- Principles of athlete development, motivation, leadership, and positive coaching
- Effective practice planning, skill progression, competition preparation, and performance evaluation
- Student behavior management and positive discipline strategies
- School policies, athletic department procedures, and risk management practices
- Cultural responsiveness and practices that support Native American students and diverse learning communities
- Inspire, motivate, and mentor student-athletes to achieve their highest potential both academically and athletically
- Build a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture that reflects the values of Chief Leschi Schools
- Teach cheerleading skills using safe, developmentally appropriate instructional techniques
- Exercise sound judgment and maintain composure during practices, competitions, emergencies, and high-pressure situations
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, officials, staff, and community members
- Build positive working relationships with administrators, coaches, parents, and community partners
- Organize practices, competitions, travel, equipment, and program logistics with strong attention to detail
- Supervise students effectively while maintaining a safe learning and athletic environment
- Serve as a positive ambassador for Chief Leschi Schools both on and off campus
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism in all interactions
- Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the athletic schedule
- Comply with all school policies, athletic department procedures, and WIAA regulations
- This position may require regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Education, Sports Management, Recreation, or a related field
- Three or more years of successful competitive cheer coaching experience at the middle school, high school, collegiate, club, or all-star level
- Demonstrated experience teaching stunting, tumbling progression, choreography, conditioning, and competition preparation
- Experience developing comprehensive cheer programs that emphasize athlete development, leadership, and positive team culture
- Experience supervising assistant coaches or leading athletic programs
- Experience working with Native American students, Tribal communities, or culturally diverse student populations
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive coaching and fostering an inclusive team environment
- Current employee of Chief Leschi Schools
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