Charles County Public Schools·Pomfret, Maryland
The Head JV Cheerleading Coach is responsible for developing an effective coaching program that focuses on skill development, practice planning, and team growth. They must also supervise all levels of the sport, manage equipment, and maintain clear communication with student-athletes, parents, and school administration.
Terms of Employment: 12-month
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
In accordance with education-based athletics, Head Coaches will develop an effective coaching program plan which includes skill development, practice planning, supervision of all levels of the sport, focusing on individual and team growth while instilling the highest ideals of character. Head coach will effectively communicate with student-athletes, parents, & administration.
Education and work experience
Teachers or certificated professional educators employed by the local Board of Education.
Persons certified as professional educators by the State Department of Education according to 13A.12.01.
Credentialed coaches who meet the following requirement:
Are eligible to hold a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01.
Possess a MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification.
Completed two years of successful coaching as an emergency coach.
Spent the previous one year as a successful emergency coach at the school of hire in the position of hire.
Essential job functions
Provide the athletic director all coaching certifications required by the MPSSAA and Charles County Public Schools.
Complete forms as required by Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association and the Board of Education (eligibility roster, player address, accident report, etc.).
Only permit student/athletes who have been cleared (eligible) by the athletic director to begin tryouts. Student/athletes who have been cleared shall present proper paperwork to the head coach or his or her designated staff.
Equipment can be issued prior to a sport season, but only to athletes who have been cleared for tryouts by the athletic director.
Conduct a mandatory pre-season meeting with students and parents to review written team responsibilities and expectations.
Check all equipment used in the sport. Make any necessary repairs.
Be responsible to the principal through the athletic director for the entire program (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman).
Hold pre-season meeting with students and discuss philosophy of program and inform them of responsibilities and regulations. Included should be guidelines related to tryouts and team selections.
Check practice area – list any facility needs or improvements.
List equipment needs including first aid supplies.
Supervise assistant coaches and assign their respective duties.
Make recommendations for improvements, new equipment, etc.
Make sure that all coaches (paid and volunteer) are approved and cleared by Human Resources before performing any coaching responsibilities.
Review Superintendent Rule 1111 with staff – Communications with Students
Collect and check in all equipment. A complete inventory must be turned in to the athletic director/Principal.
Make a list of missing equipment, including the student responsible.
See that equipment is placed in proper storage area.
Put aside any equipment needing repair and give a list of this equipment to the athletic director.
Collect cost of lost equipment from players. Turn in money collected to athletic director.
Make a list of all players who qualify for letter awards, etc.
List of special honors received by team members.
Attend coaches' meetings, clinics, etc.
Evaluate varsity assistant coaches, junior varsity head coaches, junior varsity assistant coaches, freshman head coaches and freshman assistant coaches.
Complete list of school records for each sport including new records set for the season, etc.
Budget request for next season. Items should be listed in order of priority.
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.
Market context
In Maryland, Head JV Cheerleading Coach roles are typically competitive because schools look for certified professional educators or credentialed coaches who meet state certification requirements and can show prior successful coaching experience. These positions often attract candidates who can balance athlete development, safety, and school culture. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and prepare examples of your coaching results.
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