Assistant Coach - Cheer (Junior High)

United Christian Academy is seeking an Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 Fall season and beyond for High School Cheer. The candidate should have a worldview and vision for athletics in-line with the school’s mission and vision statement. We are seeking a coach who is excited to assist in growing and building the program, is excellent in planning and organizing a season with purpose, and has a strong understanding of the sport and ability to teach and strategize with professionalism and maturity.

General Description: The Assistant Cheer Coach is responsible for assisting in organizing and executing the Cheer program at United Christian Academy.  He/she is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive techniques to prepare them for events and competitions.  He/she is to motivate student atheletes to develp an appreciation of the sport.

Reports to:  Athletic Director

Grade Levels: 9th - 12th Grade

Work Schedule: Approximately 15-18 hours per week from mid-May through November. Must arrive on campus by 3 pm

Position Classification:  Seasonal

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees of United Christian Academy must be professing, born-again Christian in accordance with UC Academy International, Inc.'s religious 501(c)3 bylaws.

Minimum Qualifications & Training:

• Must be a born-again Christian.
• Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
• Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian Conduct.
• Must be a member of an evangelical, Bible-believing church.
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete the assigned responsibilities.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Must have good verbal,written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work well independently, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks.
• Should have previous coaching experience at middle school or higher level
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. 
• Self motivation, creativity, and the ability to deliver constructive criticism.
• Successful completion of NFHS “Fundamental of Coaching” and “First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches” courses
• First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• TB clearance within the last four years.<