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Middle School Winter Cheer Coach

Saydel Community School District

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Compensation
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Location
Des Moines, IA
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Job overview

Saydel Community School District is hiring a Middle School Winter Cheer Coach. The Middle School Cheer Coach will lead the 7th and 8th grade cheerleading teams for the winter sports season, supporting boys' and girls' basketball and wrestling events while providing guidance, skill development, and fostering a positive, safe environment that promotes school spirit and sportsmanship.

Key focus areas include Plan and conduct cheerleading practices, emphasizing routines, stunts, and safety techniques., Develop engaging game-day performances and sideline cheers for basketball and wrestling events., and Supervise cheerleaders during practices, games, and events, ensuring safety and discipline..

Important skills include Cheerleading Techniques, Safety Protocols, Team Management, Leadership, Organizational Skills, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cheerleading TechniquesSafety ProtocolsTeam ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunicationCollaboration

Qualifications

Experience in Cheerleading Coaching or ParticipationStrong Leadership Organizational and Communication SkillsAbility to Work Collaboratively With Staff Students and ParentsAvailability for Practices Games and Additional Events

Full job description

Middle School Winter Cheer Coach JobID: 616

  • Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor

  • Date Posted:

8/10/2026

  • Location:

Woodside Middle School

  • Date Available:

08/21/2026

  • Closing Date:

08/21/2026

Job Title:Middle School Cheer Coach (Winter Season)

Reports To:Activity Director and School Administration

Job Summary:The Middle School Cheer Coach will lead the 7th and 8th grade cheerleading teams for the winter sports season, focusing on supporting middle school boys' and girls' basketball and wrestling events. The coach will provide guidance, skill development, and foster a positive and safe environment, promoting school spirit and sportsmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and conduct cheerleading practices, emphasizing routines, stunts, and safety techniques.

  • Develop engaging game-day performances and sideline cheers for basketball and wrestling events.

  • Supervise cheerleaders during practices, games, and events, ensuring safety and discipline.

  • Promote teamwork, school spirit, and a positive attitude among student-athletes.

  • Collaborate with school staff, parents, and volunteers to coordinate logistics and support events.

  • Maintain open and effective communication with students and parents.

  • Ensure adherence to all safety guidelines and school policies during all activities.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in cheerleading as a coach, instructor, or participant (preferred).

  • Knowledge of cheer techniques, safety protocols, and team management.

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.

  • Availability for practices, games, and additional events as needed.

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