Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Thompson K-8 - Appendix B - Middle School Sideline/Competitive Cheer Coach (EXTE
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, Walled Lake, Michigan, us, 48391
Middle School Sideline/Competitive Cheer Coach (EXTERNAL)
Brought on by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools to lead the middle school cheerleading program. Responsibilities include planning practices, teaching cheers, stunts, and dance routines, promoting school spirit, ensuring safety, and fostering teamwork, discipline, and leadership among athletes. Work closely with the athletic department, school administration, and parents to support events, competitions, and school functions.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and conduct practices focused on cheer techniques, stunting, tumbling, and performance.
Lead the cheer team in promoting school spirit at games, pep rallies, special events and focus on crowd engagement.
Choreograph routines for halftime shows, assemblies, and competitions.
Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations for cheering and tumbling rules, emphasizing safety during stunts and tumbling activities.
Consistently model and promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect. Treat every player with dignity, fostering a strong sense of self‑worth and belonging, while upholding respect for opponents, officials, and spectators.
Promote positive team culture, including sportsmanship, building trust, responsibility, and leadership.
Ensure all participants meet eligibility, academic, and attendance requirements.
Support player development by ensuring every athlete has an opportunity to cheer in every game.
Manage uniforms and equipment.
Maintain open and professional communication with Middle School AD, student‑athletes, parents, and school staff, including conducting parental meetings.
Supervise athletes during all practices, games, competitions, and travel.
Model professional behavior, integrity, and ethical coaching standards always.
Support and enforce all school, district, and league policies.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a cheer coach at the elementary or club level required.
Creative and energic.
Safety‑conscious and detail‑oriented.
Knowledge of cheer techniques, stunts, and performance skills.
Ability to demonstrate skills and drills to athletes.
Must pass all required background checks.
Must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, supervisory, and communication abilities.
Demonstrates the ability to inspire/motivate confidence in student‑athletes by fostering positive emotions such as enthusiasm, joy, and excitement, contributing to enhanced performance and overall team morale.
Position Details Location: District Wide Athletics – Southfield Public Schools
Start Date/End Date: December 3, 2025 – February 14, 2026
Position Type: Full‑time
Salary: $700.00 per hour (Stipend per the SEA CBA)
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Key Responsibilities
Plan and conduct practices focused on cheer techniques, stunting, tumbling, and performance.
Lead the cheer team in promoting school spirit at games, pep rallies, special events and focus on crowd engagement.
Choreograph routines for halftime shows, assemblies, and competitions.
Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations for cheering and tumbling rules, emphasizing safety during stunts and tumbling activities.
Consistently model and promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect. Treat every player with dignity, fostering a strong sense of self‑worth and belonging, while upholding respect for opponents, officials, and spectators.
Promote positive team culture, including sportsmanship, building trust, responsibility, and leadership.
Ensure all participants meet eligibility, academic, and attendance requirements.
Support player development by ensuring every athlete has an opportunity to cheer in every game.
Manage uniforms and equipment.
Maintain open and professional communication with Middle School AD, student‑athletes, parents, and school staff, including conducting parental meetings.
Supervise athletes during all practices, games, competitions, and travel.
Model professional behavior, integrity, and ethical coaching standards always.
Support and enforce all school, district, and league policies.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a cheer coach at the elementary or club level required.
Creative and energic.
Safety‑conscious and detail‑oriented.
Knowledge of cheer techniques, stunts, and performance skills.
Ability to demonstrate skills and drills to athletes.
Must pass all required background checks.
Must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, supervisory, and communication abilities.
Demonstrates the ability to inspire/motivate confidence in student‑athletes by fostering positive emotions such as enthusiasm, joy, and excitement, contributing to enhanced performance and overall team morale.
Position Details Location: District Wide Athletics – Southfield Public Schools
Start Date/End Date: December 3, 2025 – February 14, 2026
Position Type: Full‑time
Salary: $700.00 per hour (Stipend per the SEA CBA)
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