Head Cheerleading Coach

DuPage High School District 88 – Addison Trail High School, Addison, Illinois

Job : 5496342

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Addison Trail High School

Head Cheerleading Coach

Available:
Immediately /

Title: HEAD COACH

Reports To: Athletic Director

Duration: Fall/Winter/Spring Season

Salary: New coaches may be granted a maximum of five years experience for documented IHSA experience. Longevity is based on years of coaching regardless of the sport.

Purpose Statement

The job of Head Coach was established for the purpose/s of designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport at the High School level in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes;

and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for a specific sport at the Varsity level and oversee the respective athletic program for the Junior Varsity and/or Freshman level.

Functions

• Analyzes opposition’s strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.
• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.
• Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletics for the competition.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
• Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account, etc.) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.
• Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
• Makes coaching assignments for the purpose of matching the skills and experience of coaches with program needs.
• Manages overall high school athletic program within area of assigned responsibility for the purpose of ensuring continuity of the program between all levels (freshman, junior varsity and varsity) and providing a central focus for program accountability.
• Monitors student athletes’ academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with IHSA…