Head Coach, Cheer - JV; Winter

Overview

Head Coach, Cheer - JV (Winter) at Manassas Park City Schools.

Manassas Park High School

• Pay: A one-time stipend: $2,800.00
• Hours:
  
  To be set in conjunction with the Director of Student Athletics and Activities

The Junior Varsity (JV) Cheer Coach is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and promoting a comprehensive cheer program for the JV team. This position also provides active support to the Varsity Cheer Coach to ensure alignment of skills, routines, and program expectations across both teams. The JV Coach serves as a positive role model for student-athletes, fostering school spirit, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success.

This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

• MPCS staff and candidates with prior coaching experience preferred
• Knowledge and background in cheerleading
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to student safety, growth, and development

• Plan and conduct JV team practices that build foundational cheer skills, teamwork, and spirit.
• Support the Varsity Cheer Coach by assisting with choreography, skill development, and game-day operations.
• Serve as a mentor and bridge for JV athletes preparing to transition to the Varsity program.
• Coordinate with the Varsity Cheer Coach to ensure consistency in routines, expectations, and safety protocols.
• Assist with Varsity practices, performances, and competitions when needed.
• Attend Varsity and JV games, events, and competitions as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Encourage academic achievement and responsible behavior among student-athletes.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership both on and off the field.
• Monitor athlete progress and provide feedback for growth.
• Conduct organizational meetings and recruit student-athletes for JV cheer.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions as appropriate.
• Develop practice and performance schedules in collaboration with the Varsity Coach and Athletic Director.
• Ensure compliance with school, division, and VHSL regulations.
• Maintain high standards of safety and supervision at all times.

Must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public. Physical capability to effectively use and operate office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions may be required.

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

Manassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.