Job Description:
                                                            The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of:
                                                                                               High School Varsity Cheer Coach
                                                                                                                     2025-2026
 
Position Summary:
The Head Cheer Coach is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the Pleasant Hill School cheerleading program, wich includes sideline cheer (football and basketball season) and competiive cheer. This individual must be an experience cheer coach with strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a committment to developing student-athletes within an educationally based activity program. The coach will serve as a role model, teaching teamwork, discipline, resilience, and school pride, while fostering a safe and positive environment for all student-athletes.

Qualifications:
Previous Cheer Coaching experience required
Strong knowledge of cheer technique, safety standards, and MSHSAA/NFHS guidelines
Ability to develop athletes holistically - skills, character, teamwork, and leadership
Excellent organizational skills and ability to design/implement a yearly program plan
Strong communication skills with students, parents, administration, and community stakeholders
Ability to manage assistant coaches and collaborate with the Activity Office
Certified as a coach according to the guidelines presented in the MSHSAA handbook (sec 3.1). 

Program Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Development
• Sideline Cheer (Football & Basketball)
• Competitive Cheer
• Program Leadership and Communication
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Student-Athlete Development

Time Committment:
Football Season Sideline Cheer - August throug November
Basketball Season Sideline Cheer - November through March
Competitive Cheer - Year-round planning with competition season (Fall/Winter)
Additional Off-Season planning, camp, and summer development as required

Deadline for Applications:
Open until filled

Interested applicants should:
-Complete an application on our district website.
-Submit a letter of interest, resume, and evidence of certification, transcripts, and three (3) current letters of recommendation on district website.

                                                                The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not 
                                                      discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.