Middle School - Cheerleading Head Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics & High School Head Coach.

Position Goal

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with PIAA, league, sports medicine and RSD policies/procedures. The candidate will also be responsible for instilling Red Knight pride, connecting with youth programs, teaching education through athletics, and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable experience working in a supervision role in athletics, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

Essential Functions

• Supervise middle school assistant coaches.
• Supervise student‑athletes.
• Stay current with rules, coaching techniques, schemes, and best practices.
• Monitor student‑athletes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Place student‑athletes in positions to succeed both in sport and in life.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with sports medicine staff, game workers, officials, media, students, parents, spectators, and facility staff.
• Ensure all safety measures are observed, including proper care of equipment and surveillance of program participants.
• Attend all training sessions and additional staff meetings.
• Work flexible hours, including off‑season training, early mornings, afternoons/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Verify student‑athletes are eligible by PIAA and Reading School District Athletic policies.
• Plan and manage practices/training sessions.
• Secure equipment and facilities after each usage.
• Communicate with RSD administration, safe schools, custodial services, and/or RPD as needed.
• Communicate with youth groups and foster participation growth.
• Serve as a role model to student‑athletes.
• Distribute, collect, and track uniforms/equipment.
• Requisition necessary equipment.
• Support all RSD athletics.

Physical Requirements

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in a crowded athletic facility.
• Withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Lift at least 20 pounds.

Pay

Stipend (set by coaches pay scale).