Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coach

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Sterling High School

Date Available:

2026-2027 Season

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HIRING FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON

Position Type: Extra Duty

Pay Range - As per the RE-1 Valley Schools Extra Duty Salary Schedule to be adopted June 16, 2026

Anticipated Seasonal stipend $650 - $1150 for each season (depending on experience)

Supervisor: Principal and Athletic Director

Position Summary

Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a positive, energetic, and student-centered Assistant Cheerleading Coach to support the cheerleading program during the fall and winter athletic seasons. The Assistant Coach will work collaboratively with the Head Cheerleading Coach to promote school spirit, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and skill development while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all student-athletes.

The Assistant Cheerleading Coach will assist with practices, game and event supervision, routines, skill development, conditioning, and overall program organization in alignment with district and CHSAA expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cheerleading Coach with all aspects of the cheerleading program.
• Help organize and supervise practices, performances, competitions, and team events.
• Support instruction in cheer fundamentals, sideline participation, stunting, tumbling, safety, and choreography.
• Promote positive sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character development.
• Maintain high expectations for student conduct, attendance, academic performance, and athletic participation.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, school staff, administration, and community members.
• Ensure compliance with all CHSAA rules, district policies, and athletic department procedures.
• Assist with the supervision of students during travel, practices, games, and school-sponsored activities.
• Help maintain equipment, uniforms, and program materials.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous cheerleading coaching or related experience preferred.
• Experience working with middle school and/or high school students preferred.
• Knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals, safety standards, and team development.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.

• Hold or be willing to obtain:

• CHSAA Coaching Certification

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Ability to follow district policies and CHSAA regulations.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cheerleading techniques, safety expectations, and program management.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, coaches, and school personnel.
• Commitment to professionalism, dependability, and student safety.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete and submit:

• Online application
• Cover letter or letter of interest
• Current professional resume
• Three current letters of reference

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any administrator to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or appropriate administrator. Re-1 Valley School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• Candidates: Apply online at

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Department, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.

• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.