ASSISTANT CHEERLEADING COACH

NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted, CT 06098

JOB POSTING: ASSISTANT CHEERLEADING COACH

Position:Assistant Cheerleading Coach Location:Northwestern Regional High School No. 7, Winsted, CT Season: Winter Season 2026-2027 School Year Reports To:Head Cheerleading Coach / Director of Athletics and Student Affairs, Aaron Bunel Employment Type:Seasonal / Stipend Position: $1,315.00 Position Summary Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 is seeking a dedicated Assistant Cheerleading Coach to support the Head Coach in leading the high school cheerleading program - assisting with instruction and supervision of student-athletes in cheerleading skills, teamwork, and school spirit, while maintaining a safe environment consistent with district policy and CIAC guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, tryouts, and competitions/performances.
• Help teach proper technique, stunting, tumbling, and safety procedures; supervise student-athletes at practices, games, competitions, and team travel.
• Support enforcement of CIAC, conference, and district rules, eligibility requirements, and standards of sportsmanship.
• Communicate professionally with student-athletes, parents/guardians, and the Head Coach; assist with uniform/equipment care and academic eligibility monitoring.
• Follow district health and safety protocols, including concussion management; assist with rosters, incident reports, and season-end evaluations.
• Attend required coaches' meetings/trainings; assume Head Coach responsibilities in their absence, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required (college coursework/degree preferred); prior cheerleading, gymnastics, or coaching experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification and completion of state-mandated coaching education (CIAC/NFHS Fundamentals, Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest training).
• Successful state/federal criminal background check and fingerprinting per CT law and district policy.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends per the competition schedule; strong communication and teamwork skills; willingness to work under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Preferred: experience assisting or coaching at the HS/collegiate level, AACCA safety certification, or CIAC competition experience.

Physical Requirements & Compensation Requires the physical ability to demonstrate and spot skills, stand/move for extended periods, and travel to away events; reasonable accommodations available. Stipend commensurate with experience per the applicable assistant coaching stipend schedule. Application Procedure Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to the Director of Athletics and Student Affairs, Mr. Aaron Bunel at abunel@nwr7.org or apply at https://www.applitrack.com/nwr7/onlineapp/ Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.