Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Varsity Cheerleading Coach Wethersfield Public Schools - 3.8 Wethersfield, CT Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Sports coaching First aid First Aid Certification Sports Full Job Description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools Wethersfield, CT Varsity Cheerleading Coach April 29, 2026

Position :

Varsity Cheerleading Coach School :

Wethersfield High School Reports To :

Athletic Director Start Date :

7/1/2026

Compensation :

Listed in collective bargaining agreement

Application Date :

Posting will remain open until filled The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning. Wethersfield High School has an opening for a Varsity Cheerleading Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. To fill this opening we are looking for a motivated and dedicated leader with superior communication and teaching skills to fill this critical opening in our school. The chosen coach will be responsible for providing instruction and strategies for proper cheerleading techniques to use in competition, planning practice sessions, devising strength and conditioning routines, developing and honing cheerleader fundamentals, and teaching the sport with a high degree of energy and enthusiasm. This position is vital to our school as the individual has regular and constant interaction with our students, parents/families and community. To be considered, candidates must hold all required certifications and trainings and must have prior experience coaching in the sport Additionally, candidates must be available to attend after school, evening and weekend practices/games as dictated by the athletic department.

Qualifications:

Coaches should demonstrate a superior knowledge of skills, techniques, conditioning and training related to Cheerleading. Coaches should possess at least one year of successful high school coaching experience as an assistant coach, head coach, or equivalent experience. Coaches must possess a valid First Aid and Adult CPR certificate or secure them prior to the start of the season. Coaches must possess a Connecticut Coaching Permit or obtain one prior to the season. Coaches must possess the ability to work cooperatively within an education environment that emphasizes the successful psychological, social, and emotional development of its youth. Coaches must possess the ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the appropriate job description. Coaches must represent the school on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, strength of character, and must exhibit ethical behavior. The coach must exhibit oral and ethical behavior, demonstrate dedication and loyalty to the school, the Athletic program, the Athletic Director, and other coaches. All applicants must apply on-line at https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109