High School Assistant Cheer Coach

Job Summary

Williamsburg High School is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and knowledgeable Assistant High School Cheerleading Coach to support the cheer program. The Assistant Coach will work directly under the Head Cheerleading Coach to build squad skills, reinforce safety protocols, promote school spirit, and mentor student-athletes. This position requires active involvement during practices, home/away athletic events, pep rallies, and potential cheer competitions.

Key Responsibilities

Skill Development & Instruction

Assist the Head Coach in teaching, conditioning, and refining core cheer elements, including motions, jumps, dance routines, and spirit leadership.

Provide active, hands-on instruction in stunting and tumbling techniques tailored to various skill levels.

Help choreograph or learn game-day routines, sidelines, and pep rally performances.

Athlete Safety & Supervision

Maintain strict safety standards during all physical activities, ensuring proper progressions and spotting for all stunts and tumbling.

Assist in supervising student-athletes during practices, home games, away games, team travel, and special school events.

Assist with routine athlete care, ensuring adherence to athletic training guidelines and heat/hydration policies.

Program Administration & Operations

Support the Head Coach with team communications, scheduling, practice setups, uniform inventory, and fundraising efforts.

Help enforce squad rules, academic eligibility standards, and the Williamsburg Independent Schools Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.

Step in to lead practices or coach games when the Head Coach is unavailable.

Leadership & Mentorship

Promote sportsmanship, positive team culture, academic dedication, and community spirit.

Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes both on and off the mat.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience:

Prior cheerleading experience at the high school or collegiate level required.

Previous coaching, choreographing, or tumbling/stunting instruction experience strongly preferred.

Certifications (Must possess or obtain prior to start date):

Essential Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) coaching requirements (e.g., Sports Safety/CPR/AED training, NFHS First Aid).

Direct experience or NFHS certification in Cheer & Dance Safety/Stunting Guidelines.

Clearances: Must pass a mandatory criminal background check and child abuse registry check as required by Williamsburg Independent School District and Kentucky state law.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong working knowledge of current cheerleading safety rules, proper stunting progressions, and spotting techniques.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with high school athletes, parents, administration, and game officials.

Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel with the team to away games and competitions.

High level of energy, organizational skills, and commitment to fostering an inclusive team environment.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Ability to demonstrate skills, physically spot athletes during stunts/tumbling, and lift equipment (e.g., mats, sound systems).

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and active physical movement during practices and games.

Exposure to indoor gym environments, outdoor athletic fields in varying weather conditions, and noise associated with athletic events.