Cheerleading Assistant Coach

Description

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cheerleading Assistant Coach to support our growing cheer program. With a record number of student-athletes this season, the Assistant Coach will play a vital role in providing supervision, individual skill development, and safety oversight during practices.

Pay Range: $17.75–$18 per hour
Length of Work Year: September - February
Application Deadline: 9/25//2026 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and executing daily practices, stunt progressions, and conditioning routines.
• Ensure student-athlete safety by strictly enforcing proper stunting, tumbling, and spotting techniques—particularly during competition preparation.
• Provide supervision and guidance to team members at practices.
• Serve as a positive role model, fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit aligned with OLP’s mission and values.
• Assist with team administrative tasks, attendance tracking, and equipment management as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Prior coaching or competitive cheerleading experience
• Knowledge of standard CIF cheer rules, safety guidelines, and stunt progressions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start).

Requirements

Required Documents & Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references from current or former supervisors. Candidates must also provide official transcripts, a current negative TB test result or TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire, complete required training, and successfully complete Livescan fingerprinting. Employment is contingent upon obtaining fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. OLP prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Federal or State Emergency Declarations:

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), located at 4860 Oregon Street, San Diego, CA 92116, is in an area that may experience earthquake activity and is near a low flood zone. For more information on potential natural hazards, please visit the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services at https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/.

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