Head Cheer Coach

Title: Head Cheer Coach
Reports To: Athletic Directory
Status & Classification: Part-Time, Salary, Exempt

Summary of Essential Job Functions

The Head Cheer Coach is responsible for leading and overseeing the Jesuit Dallas Cheer Program, a spirit-based squad consisting of student-athletes from Ursuline Academy of Dallas who represent and support Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas.

The primary purpose of the program is to promote school spirit, support Jesuit athletic teams, and create a positive and enthusiastic game-day environment.

Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, the Head Cheer Coach is responsible for organizing practices, coordinating game-day performances, supervising student-athletes, maintaining communication with families, managing a budget, and ensuring the program reflects the mission, values, and traditions of Jesuit Dallas.

Essential Functions

- Provide leadership and direction for the cheer program, establishing clear expectations for participation, commitment, and conduct. This includes practices, game assignments, and attendance.

- Develop and implement a program focused on school spirit, teamwork, and supporting Jesuit athletic events rather than competitive cheerleading.

- Plan and supervise practices to prepare the squad for cheers, chants, sidelines, school traditions, and other performances. Also ensuring all cheers, stunts, and performances are age-appropriate, properly supervised, and consistent with safety guidelines.

- Coordinate cheer squad for participating at Jesuit athletic events primarily for football and basketball games, and other events determined by the Athletic Director.

- Organize and supervise game-day activities, including arrival times, warmups, sideline assignments, halftime performances, and dismissal.

- Coordinate squad and captain selection, tryouts, and participation requirements.

- Oversee, evaluate, and manage assistant cheer coaches.

- Oversee and manage the cheer budget.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for cheer program parents, ensuring timely and effective communication regarding team expectations, schedules, upcoming events, and other important program information.

- Coordinate transportation for away games and events.

- Promote Jesuit Dallas's mission of developing Men and Women for Others by organizing and encouraging cheer squad participation in community service projects, charitable initiatives, and school-sponsored service opportunities. Foster a culture of service, leadership, and giving back to the community.

- Attend and participate in Athletic Department meetings required by the Athletic Director.

- Perform other duties related to the cheer program as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

- Previous cheerleading coaching experience preferred, particularly with high school spirit squads.

- Knowledge of cheerleading fundamentals, sideline organization, basic choreography, and appropriate safety practices.

- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

- Ability to build positive relationships with high school students, parents, coaches, and school administrators.

- Understanding of the unique partnership between Jesuit Dallas and Ursuline Academy and the expectations associated with representing both school communities.

- Ability to complete required Safe Environment training, background checks, and other school-mandated compliance requirements.

- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before beginning coaching responsibilities.

- Completion of applicable cheer safety training and certifications as required by the school or governing organizations.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

- Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

- Must be available for afternoon and evening practices, athletic contests, pep rallies, and occasional weekend events.

- Must be able to supervise activities in indoor and outdoor athletic environments, including football stadiums and gymnasiums.

- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during practices and athletic events.

- Must be able to demonstrate or supervise basic cheerleading movements and techniques as appropriate.

- Must be able to work in various weather conditions during outdoor athletic events.

- Travel to away athletic events.

November 2026