HS Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Lincoln

HS Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Lincoln

Des Moines Public School District High School Activities/Athletics - Des Moines, Iowa

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Apr 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Title:

HS Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Position Type: INST

Stipend Amount: $3,585.00

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• The ability to drive students to competition sites as required.

Desired:

• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Previous experience in Cheerleading as a participant and/or coach or related position.

Provides leadership to develop and maintain a high-quality cheer program that promotes school spirit. Supports each participating student in achieving a higher level of skill, an enhanced appreciation for the values of discipline and teamwork, and an increased level of self-esteem.

NOTE:

Assistant coach performs duties that support the head coach. Assigned responsibilities are based on employee expertise, availability, and program objectives. Duties may be reassigned or altered to meet current and emerging organizational needs.

• Coach and instruct cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport for events or competition.
• Assist with meetings for team prospects and encourage student participation.
• Assist with assessing skills and assigning team positions.
• Assist with providing proper supervision of students at all times.
• Assist with supervising approved fundraising projects.
• Model sportsman-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.
• Maintain open and ongoing communications with high school administration.

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
• Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

Activities Department

HS Activities Director

Exempt

Part time

Standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, sitting

Inside or outside, depending on activity

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309;

phone: .

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.