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Assistant High School Cheer Coach

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Des Moines Christian School

Urbandale, IA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Assistant High School Cheer Coach Des Moines Christian School Des Moines Christian School - Urbandale, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5777373

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Purpose of Position Assistant Coaches are responsible for fulfilling the mission of Des Moines Christian School by equipping the minds and nurturing the hearts of student participants through their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual development. This position supports the Head Coach in the implementation of Cheer specific fundamentals that are appropriate for the grade level being coached.

Position:

Part-time
Seasonal- According to season
Stipend Pay

Reports To:

Head Coach and Head of Activities

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Related coaching experience, preferred.
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Professing believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and committed to growing in relationship with Him.
In agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Statement of Faith.
In agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Biblical Convictions for Christian Education.
Regularly attends and is actively involved in a church that affirms historic Christian orthodoxy (doctrine, faith, teaching, practice), consistent with the DMC Statement of Faith, through that church's public creed, confession, core beliefs, or statement of faith.

Professional Profile:

Demonstrated commitment to the mission of

DMCS:

Equipping minds and nurturing hearts to impact the world for Christ.

Characterized with integrity and maintains confidentiality
Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups, including teachers, students, administrators, and parents.
Demonstrates consistent spiritual leadership.
Attends coaching clinics that would be beneficial to the activity.
Maintains effective communication with participants, parents, and administration.
Upholds to school policies regarding student eligibility and/or code of conduct violations.
Ability to maintain standards specific to the Iowa Cheer Coaches Association.

Responsibilities:

Assists the Head Coach (HC) in all phases of the cheer program.
Works collaboratively with the comprehensive cheerleading program (competition and spirit) with regard to sharing participants, practices schedules, and performance/competition dates and coverage of events.
Develops trusting, productive relationships with students in order to create a safe, positive, and productive team environment.
Assists in developing participants physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Communicates effectively with participants, parents, administration, and the community.
Assists HC with program purchases and equipment needs.
Coordinates with the coaching staff and facilities team in the proper care and management of facilities and equipment.
Adheres to the policies and practices outlined in the DMC Coaches Handbook.
All other duties as assigned by the HC or Head of Activities.

Position Type:

Part-time