High School Head Cheer Coach

Job Description

Holy Family High School is seeking a part-time highly experienced and competitive-level Head Cheer Coach to lead and elevate its established cheer program. Under the direct supervision of the Spirit Director, the Head Cheer Coach will oversee all aspects of the cheer program, building upon recent competitive success and advancing performance at the local, state, and national levels.
This position requires a proven coach with demonstrated success in competitive high school, collegiate, or All-Star programs. The ideal candidate brings advanced technical expertise in stunting and tumbling, strong leadership ability, and a commitment to fostering a disciplined, unified, and faith-centered team culture aligned with Catholic values.
This is a year-round commitment from April through March, requiring consistent leadership at practices, games, competitions, and program development initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of the cheer program year-round
Coach and mentor athletes in stunting, tumbling, motion technique, showmanship and performance
Prepare teams for local Colorado competitions and national-level competition, including UCA Nationals
Build on the program's recent competitive success and continue elevating skill level and difficulty
Establish structured and progressive skill development
Ensure compliance with CHSAA Spirit guidelines, UCA, CA, and USA Cheer safety standards
Maintain active USA Cheer membership and certification
Collaborate closely with the Poms team to maintain a unified Spirit Program
Support recruitment, retention, and overall growth of the program
Model professionalism, accountability, and integrity at all times
Promote and uphold the Catholic mission of Holy Family High School
Facilitate faith formation opportunities, including team Mass participation
Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and administration
Attend all required practices, games, competitions, and program events
Partner with the Spirit Director on fundraising initiatives and long-term program planning
Ensure athlete safety through strict adherence to proper stunt progression and safety protocols
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years coaching experience in competitive cheerleading
Demonstrated success coaching competitive teams at the high school, collegiate, or All-Star level
Experience preparing teams for Colorado local competitions and national competitions, including UCA
Strong technical knowledge of advanced stunting and tumbling progression
Comprehensive understanding of CHSAA Spirit guidelines, UCA, and NCA rules
Active USA Cheer Membership Certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to commit to a year-round coaching schedule (April-March)
Commitment to fostering a Catholic, faith-centered team culture
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience coaching teams that have qualified for or placed at state or national competitions
Experience within a Catholic school environment
Collegiate or All-Star cheer experience
CPR and First Aid Certification
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About the Employer

Through our exceptional academic program, faith formation, and extensive co-curricular opportunities, Holy Family students are surrounded by a school community that genuinely cares about them. As a result, it's highly empowering, and our students thrive because they feel at home and at ease. Founded in 1922, Holy Family High School has served students in the Denver metropolitan area for over 100 years. We are a school defined by faith, family, greatness, and tradition. This is a testament to the diverse and talented people who form the current Holy Family community and to all who came before us.