Job detail
Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach - 2026/2027
Propel Schools
Location (3)
Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania
Salary
$2,000 / YEAR
Locations
3 listed locations
Kennedy Township, PennsylvaniaMunhall, PennsylvaniaWilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
Lead the Varsity Cheerleading program by managing team activities and supporting the athletic director. Implement off-season programs and foster school morale and spirit in compliance with PIAA regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have prior cheerleading experience and hold valid TB, Criminal, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances. Completion of Mandated Reporter Training and adherence to PIAA certification requirements are mandatory.
CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizationPlanningProfessional DevelopmentProgram BuildingCheerleading CoachingMusic Copyright LawPIAA RegulationsWPIAL RegulationsCompetitive Spirit RegulationsSchool Spirit Building
Job description
Opportunity
- Propel Schools is seeking a Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach for the 26-27 season starting this winter:
- Propel Montour High School
- Propel Braddock Hills High School
- Propel Andrew Street High School
Successful candidates will have
- Prior cheerleading experience
- Preferred candidates will have experience as a head coach or assistant coach, as well as the demonstrated ability to build a successful program starting at the varsity level
- Responsibility for supporting the Varsity program with the athletic director and other coaching staff
- Experience implementing off-season programs in accordance with WPIAL/PIAA regulations.
- Willingness and ability to attend all required PIAA preseason coaching meetings and mandatory coaching certification/trainings in compliance with PIAA regulations.
- Understanding of PIAA Competitive Spirit regulations
- Experience in supporting athletic teams during contests
- Understanding of music copyright laws
- Understanding of how to build school morale and school spirit
- High level of personal organization and planning
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
- A commitment to the Propel Habits
Season Information
- The 2026-2027 Varsity Cheerleading Season is scheduled to begin in November and is anticipated to conclude in February, although the season may end earlier/later depending on if the team participates in postseason.
- This position includes a seasonal stipend of $2,000. Please note that the stipend will be prorated for coaches who begin after the official start of the season.
Requirements
- Up-to-date TB Test
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance
- Act 114 FBI Clearance
- Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
- Mandated Reporter Training