Stipend - Varsity Cheer Head Coach
Abby Kelley Foster Charter School
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Salary
$3,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Head Coach is responsible for organizing tryouts, leading practices, and supervising student-athletes during games. They must ensure compliance with MIAA and school rules while maintaining team equipment and uniforms.
Requirements summary
Prior experience as a cheerleader or coach is preferred. Preference is also given to candidates who are current school employees.
Job description
SPORT: Varsity cheer
Position: Varsity head coach
Reports to: Athletic Director/HS Principal
The Cheer Varsity Head Coach at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School for the SY 2026-2027 fall athletic season is a vital component of our athletic program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Program Leadership
- Organize tryouts, lead practice sessions, and supervise student-athletes before, during, and after games.
- Technical
- Instruction: Teach sport fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship to all participating athletes.
- Compliance &
- Safety: Ensure all athletes have current medical physicals and guarantee strict adherence to MIAA and school athletic rules.
- Operations: Properly maintain all team equipment and uniforms.
- Collaboration: Stay in close communication with the Athletic Director regarding all aspects of the program.
Requirements
- And qualifications
- Prior experience as a cheerleader or coach is preferred.
- School employee status is preferred.
Stipend Details • Position/Activity
- Cheer Varsity Head Coach
- Stipend
- Amount: $3,000 (gross, pre-tax)
- Stipend
- Period: August 2026 through end of athletic season
- Payment
- Schedule: Paid in one installment on 11/27/2026 ($3,000)
This stipend is a flat-rate amount and not based on hourly work unless otherwise required by applicable law or the terms of a specific grant.
----------------------------------------
Mtrs eligibility: Based on individual’s mtrs eligibility
Disclaimer Regarding Stipend Pay and MTRS Eligibility
In the context of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS), certain stipends may be considered part of your “regular compensation” and therefore may be creditable toward your retirement benefits. However, this determination is subject to specific criteria and guidance from MTRS.
MTRS makes the final determination regarding creditable compensation. If you have questions about whether this stipend qualifies, we strongly encourage you to consult directly with MTRS or visit www.mass.gov/mtrs for more detailed guidance.
----------------------------------------
Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.
----------------------------------------
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Mission
The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.
