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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for cheer camp in Michigan is $14.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $16.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cheer Camp job typically involves coaching, supervising, and mentoring young cheerleaders during a camp program. Responsibilities may include teaching routines, coordinating activities, ensuring safety, and fostering teamwork. Staff members often work in roles such as camp counselors, choreographers, or safety supervisors. It’s a great opportunity for those with cheerleading experience to develop leadership skills and inspire young athletes.

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A typical day for a Cheer Camp Instructor involves leading warm-ups, teaching cheer routines, running skill drills, and supervising group activities to ensure safety and participation. Instructors also provide feedback and encouragement to campers, assist with choreography, and may help organize end-of-camp performances or competitions. Collaboration with other staff is common to coordinate schedules, manage camper needs, and maintain a positive environment. This active and dynamic setting allows instructors to develop leadership skills, build rapport with young athletes, and contribute to an enjoyable camp experience.

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Infographic showing various Cheer Camp job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 5% Temporary, 3% Contract, 1% Nights, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,125 per year, or $15 per hour.

Middle School Cheerleader Coach

Wayne County Schools Employment Network

Romulus, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
6/15/2026
Location:
Romulus Middle School
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Romulus Community Schools
POSITION TITLE: Middle School Cheerleader Coach
DEPARTMENT: Romulus Middle School
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics
PAY SCHEDULE: As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience
EFFECTIVE: Immediate
Qualifications:
  • Must be available to perform coaching responsibilities, games and practices outside of your contractual day. (Daily contractual hours will not be modified to accommodate coaching schedule.)
  • Cheer Coach experience preferred.
  • Understanding of Michigan High School Athletic Association rules and regulations.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with middle school students, parents, and the community.
  • Michigan Certified Teacher preferred.

Responsibilities:
  • Counsel students/athletes about scholarships and the importance of grades.
  • Monitor grades of students/athletes in cheer program.
  • Meet with parents of middle school cheer team prior to start of season.
  • Assist with administering and implementing cheer camp, coaching clinic and youth cheer clinic in grades K-12 annually.
  • Assist with preparing and submitting a yearly budget and bids to order necessary equipment for cheer program.
  • Responsible for issuing and collecting uniforms and equipment to/from athletes and maintaining accurate uniform and equipment records.
  • Assist with completing necessary paperwork for inventory, budgeting records, etc.
  • Assist cheer teams in making decisions, planning events and implementing plans.
  • Coordinate a practice schedule for the entire season.
  • Teach and coach techniques and skills needed to ensure a successful cheer program.
  • Be a positive role model and motivator.
  • Assist with setting up Alumni cheer event during Football and Basketball seasons.
  • Attend all meetings as required by the MHSAA and WWAC League.
  • Perform other duties within the athletic department as assigned.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
  • The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist while performing their job duties.
  • The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching.
  • The employee may have to push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
  • The employee must be able to use and operate a variety of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
  • The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
  • The employee will have extensive verbal communication with administrators, staff, students, parents, & guests to communicate, to receive, and exchange information.
  • The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
  • The employee must sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
  • The employee must be able to move about the assigned work location during the day.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
  • The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level is the work environment will be soft to moderate.
  • The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents / guardians and occasionally with the public.
  • At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Application Procedure:
Internal: Email a letter of interest to Jaresha Obey at jmobey@romulusk12.org.
External: Apply online at www.romulusk12.orgor through Wayne RESA Applitrack
Closing: Until Filled
Attachment(s):
  • Middle School Cheerleader Coach 06.15.26.pdf

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