Cheerleading Head Coach (MSSD)
Gallaudet University
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Head Coach is responsible for developing and implementing an exemplary cheerleading program that enhances student-athlete skills and promotes physical fitness and teamwork. They will supervise coaching staff, ensure compliance with athletic regulations, and manage team operations including scheduling and fundraising.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have experience in cheerleading and coaching, along with a strong understanding of high school-aged students. Proficiency in American Sign Language is required, and the successful candidate must pass a background investigation.
Job description
Overview
- The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.
- Job
- Title:
- Cheerleading
- Head
- Coach (MSSD)
- Worker
- Type:
- Fixed
- Term (Fixed
- Term)
- Pay
- Type:
- Hourly
- Exempt
- Status:
- No
- Compensation
- Grade (Track/Level):
- TW
- Hiring
- Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
- Salary
- Ranges (All
- Compensation
- Grades):
- Clerc
- Center
- Supervisory
- Organization (Department):
- MSSD
- Athletics -
- JM
- Summary: The Head Coach’s primary responsibility is to develop and implement an exemplary athletic program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student-athlete.
Job Description
Principal Accountabilities: Coordinate with the KDES Athlete Program to establish a pathway for nurturing future young athletes. Facilitate the improvement and enhancement of athletic skills and team performance for Cheerleading student athletes. Stay updated on new trends, ideas, and techniques in cheer coaching. Promote the value of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Develop training programs and game plans for the team.. Assist Athletic Coordinators in scheduling games, practices, transportation, and meals. Coordinate and supervise coaching staff to ensure effective program implementation. Provide training and support to assistant coaches on techniques, skills, philosophy, rules, and strategies. Conduct regular meetings with coaching staff throughout the sports season. Evaluate assistant coaches and submit signed reports at the end of the season. Attend DCSAA rules meetings and ensure compliance with regulations. Ensure all athletic activities adhere to the regulations set forth by DCSAA, NDCC, and NDIAA. Ensure compliance with district policies and regulations. Monitor student-athlete eligibility and adherence to training and behavior standards. Establish and communicate team rules to players and parents, ensuring fair enforcement. Adhere to supervising student-athletes, emergency protocols, the student code of conduct, and safety protocols across all activities, including but not limited to locker room and bus safety, to ensure their safety and well-being. Promptly report any injuries and incidents, including but not limited to discrimination, bullying, harassment, and hazing, to Athletic Coordinators and Athletic Director. Communicate effectively with every member of the school district and community. Cultivate positive public relations for the Cheerleading program through program development, presentations, and media communication. Work effectively with the team in fundraising efforts to earn funds for travel, food, sports attire, and equipment. Provide team rosters and records to Athletic Coordinators as required. Obtain approval for all activities and expenditures from Athletic Coordinators or Athletic Director. React productively to change and handle other assigned tasks. Support the value of education. Support the philosophy and vision of the MSSD Athletics Department. Attend mandatory MSSD Coaches Orientation, Sports Awards Voting meeting, and Sports Banquet. Adhere to district health and safety policies at all times. Establish and maintain a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor. Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning. Serve as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis. Perform related and other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience in Cheerleading Cheerleading Coaching Experience Knowledge and Understanding of High School Aged Students Ability to communicate in American Sign Language. Application Information: Up-to-date Resume Employment Information: Season Dates: August 3, 2026 - November 20, 2026 Coach Orientation: TBD Sports Camp Date: TBD All employees hired must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the job and must be cleared before starting the first day on the job. Current fee for the investigation is $35.50 and the fee can be higher if you are from out-of-state. Background Check and Gallaudet Student Conduct Office Records must be in a good standing Compensation: $20.40 per hour If you have any questions, please contact Clerc Center Human Resources Office at Clerchr@gallaudet.edu. Other Important Information: The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University. Current Employees (Regular Status and Extended Temporary) Please use the link below or the "Find Jobs" report directly within Workday. https://www.myworkday.com/gallaudet/d/inst/1$9925/9925$2391.htmld Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Please apply directly within Workday using the "Find jobs" report. Gallaudet University is a world-class institution with a rich history of transformation and impact. For more than 150 years, Gallaudet has been the political, social, and economic engine of the signing community.