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DK Dance Productions

All Star Cheer Coach

Alton, IL · On-site

We are hiring additional All Star Cheer Coaches! Do you enjoy coaching cheer and sharing your knowledge with children? DK Dance Productions seeks experienced teachers who love children and want to ...

Batavia Parks

Cheer and Tumbling Instructor

Batavia, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

The Cheer and Tumbling Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing youth cheer and tumbling classes. Essential Functions: * Oversee the daily operations of programs and ...

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What is a cheerleader?

Cheerleaders are athletes who perform organized routines that combine elements of dance, gymnastics, and stunts to encourage crowd participation and support sports teams. They often lead cheers, chants, and perform acrobatic moves during sporting events, pep rallies, and competitions. Cheerleaders play a key role in boosting team spirit and energizing the audience, both on the sidelines and through competitive cheerleading events.

What are some common challenges faced by cheer coaches and how can they be addressed?

Cheer coaches often face the challenge of balancing safety with the desire to perform complex stunts and routines. Managing a diverse team with varying skill levels and maintaining motivation throughout the season are also typical hurdles. Effective communication, ongoing safety training, and fostering a supportive team culture help address these challenges. Coaches also benefit from continuing education and collaboration with other athletic staff to ensure the best experience for athletes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cheer coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cheer Coach, you need a background in cheerleading techniques, physical fitness, and often a certification in coaching or safety training. Familiarity with choreography software, video analysis tools, and first aid/CPR certifications are typically required. Leadership, motivational skills, and effective communication help coaches inspire and guide teams. These skills ensure safe, high-quality performances and foster a positive, cohesive team environment.

What is the difference between Cheer vs Dance Team Member?

AspectCheerDance Team Member
Required CredentialsNone specific, certifications optionalNone specific, dance experience preferred
Work EnvironmentSports events, schools, cheerleading squadsPerformances, competitions, sports events
Employer & IndustrySchools, sports teams, cheerleading organizationsDance companies, sports teams, schools
Common Search & ComparisonCheer vs Dance Team Member

Cheerleaders primarily focus on leading cheers, stunts, and motivating crowds during sports events, often requiring cheer-specific skills and routines. Dance team members perform choreographed dance routines, emphasizing dance skills and artistic expression. While both roles perform at sports events and may share some skills, cheerleading involves more stunts and crowd engagement, whereas dance team members focus on dance performance and choreography.

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Head Coach- Cheer

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Campus, IL • On-site

$61K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Head Coach- Cheer
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Title: Head Coach- Cheer ID: 1887 Department: Athletics Type: Full-Time Staff Location: Main Campus Posting: 06/26/2026 Initial Screening: 07/13/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes
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Description
                                                                                                                           Head Coach - Cheer   

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 15
Compensation: $61,187-$84,132. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Director of Athletics
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: SA015FTEDIR
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate Administrator


SUMMARY
The Head Cheer Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the cheer program in compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations, Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) requirements, and the institutional policies of Kansas City Kansas Community College. This includes developing student-athletes' athletic performance, academic achievement, and personal growth.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

On-Floor Coaching & Team Development
Coaching/Teaching: Utilize cheer team-specific floor coaching and teaching strategies/methods during game performances/practices to optimize season-long success of the cheer team.
Mascot Oversight: Responsible for the recruitment, training, and scheduling of the KCKCC Blue Devil Mascot, including intercollegiate contests, campus, and community events.
Rules Knowledge and Stunt Certification: Maintain and implement current knowledge regarding all AACCA cheering rules and regulations.
Student-Athlete Recruitment & Advancement
Recruiting: Identify and secure high-level students for cheer team performances and award appropriate scholarship amounts while abiding by all rules and regulations prescribed by the NJCAA, KJCCC/Region VI, and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Promoting Sophomores: Promote cheer team members who wish to transfer to 4-year institutions. Emphasis should be placed on securing athletic scholarships for athletes who want to continue their pursuit of a cheer/academic career.
Student Life, Conduct & Academics
Supervising/Disciplining Athletes: Monitor the behavior of the cheer team in on- and off-campus settings, including student housing, where cheer team members represent Kansas City Kansas Community College, ensuring the highest standards of citizenship, sportsmanship, academic success, and conduct.
Disciplinary Reporting: Provide the Director of Athletics with reports of misbehavior and the disciplinary actions taken to address it.
Academic Monitoring: Work with the Academic Advisors and the Director of Athletics to ensure eligibility status and appropriate academic progress of the cheer team. Specific attention should be given to encouraging a cheer team to complete its graduation requirements.
Operations, Budgeting & Facilities
Game and Practice Management: Conducting and supervising all cheer team performances and competitions according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the NJCAA, KJCCC/Region VI, and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Budgeting: Provide for approval to the Director of Athletics and adhere to a fiscally responsible yearly budget that includes cheer equipment, team transportation costs (meals, hotels, vehicles, gas, etc.), and recruiting expenses.
Facilities Care: Oversee the care of the game performance and practice areas for the cheer team. Make regular checks of the condition of facilities and equipment before and after use, while enforcing all college and athletic department rules and regulations, including safety rules.
Purchasing/Inventory of Equipment: Submit all purchase requests for the cheer team to the Assistant Director of Athletics for approval, and provide all requested inventory reports to control inventory.
Athlete Healthcare: Coordinate all matters relating to cheer team health with the Kansas City Kansas Community College Athletic Training Staff.
Public Relations, Revenue & Administration
Public Relations: Serve as the primary representative of the cheer team to all internal and external constituencies to promote and enhance the image of the cheer team as well as all other Kansas City Kansas Community College sports, KJCCC/Region VI, and the NJCAA.
Fundraising: Coordinate all external/internal revenue-generating initiatives/events with the Director of Athletics and Foundation Office to enhance the cheer team operating budget.
Attending Meetings: Attend all meetings required of the athletic staff about the NJCAA, KJCCC/Region VI, and Kansas City Kansas Community College Athletics.
Other Duties: Other duties and guidelines assigned by the Director of Athletics.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to lead a team toward a common goal by building trust, challenging, and supporting the student-athletes in the cheerleading program.
  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written correspondence.
  • Ability to foster positive internal and external relationships.
  • Knowledge and understanding of NJCAA eligibility requirements and regulations.
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of head coaching experience at the high school, club, or intercollegiate level or
  • Minimum of five (5) years as a college assistant with duties pertaining to recruitment of student-athletes, marketing, scheduling, equipment budgeting/management, and facility care.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's Degree in Sport Management, Coaching, or related field.
  • Demonstrated athletic success as a Head Coach at the intercollegiate level.
  • Demonstrated academic success as a Head Coach at the intercollegiate level.
  • Extensive recruiting experience.
  • College-level or above cheerleading experience.
  • Experience with NJCAA compliance and regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to instruct, observe, and direct athletes during cheer practices and games.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.
TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

  • Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
  • If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
  • Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
  • Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
  • Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
  • Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
  • A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
  • Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Ave | Kansas City, Kansas 66112 | 913-334-1100

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