Head Cheerleading Coach

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Head Cheerleading Coach JobID:

6107

Position Type:

Co-Curricular/Activities/ Coaching Date Posted:

5/18/2026

Location:

Waukegan High School Closing Date:

5/23/2026

Head Cheerleading Coach Who We Are:

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9

• 12th grade campuses.

The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

Why We Do This Work:

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. The Head Cheerleading Coach will be directly responsible to the Athletic Director.

Location:

Waukegan High School Responsibilities:

(1) Build a positive relationship with the Booster Club, community, teaching staff, coaching staff, student body, and administration; (2) Supervise student athletes; (3) Instill the values of physical fitness, social development, sportsmanship and academic achievement in student athletes; (4) Provide adequate instructions for fundamentals; (5) Demonstrate techniques and mechanics of fundamentals; (6) Evaluate student athlete techniques and mechanics for fundamentals; (7) Correct flaws and defects in student athletes performances; (8) Plan strategies for competition; (9) Make adjustments during competition; (10) Cooperate with fellow coaches, officials and school personnel; (11) Instill a value of knowledge and appreciation for the characteristic of the sport.

Requirements :

(1) Is supportive of the Athletic Director, athletic staff and assistant coaching staff; (2) Accepts duties assigned by the Athletic Director; (3) Respects and enforces the letter and intent of rules and regulations and the Code of Behavior with integrity; (4) Dress appropriately for practice and games; (5) Display enthusiasm in coaching; (6) Develops athletes' leadership skills; (7) Help players develop and strengthen values and morals; (8) Exhibits knowledge of the sport; (9) Maintain high ethical standard for coaches and students; (10) Promote all sports in the athletic program; (11) Cooperative in sharing facilities; (12) Is prompt in meeting team for practice, competition, buses and meetings; (13) Sideline cheering at boys basketball games; (14) Competent in competitive cheerleading competitions.

Qualifications:

Must have valid Illinois Standard Teaching Certificate or have satisfactorily completed a coaching training program (ASEP) approved by the IHSA Board of Directors; (2) AED/CPR certified; (3) Minimum of 3 years high school varsity head coaching experience or minimum of 5 years high school assistant coaching experience required.

Salary:

Per Teacher Contract Additional Information:

None Only online applications will be considered.

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