Assistant Cheer Coach (Basketball/Competition Season)

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Cheerleading

Date Posted:

10/2/2025

Location:

Dwight D. Eisenhower High School

Date Available:

Immediately

Closing Date:

When Position is Filled

Assistant Cheerleading Coach (Basketball/Competition Season)

Position: Assistant Cheerleading Coach (Basketball/Competition Season)

Reports To: Head Cheerleading Coach / Athletic Director

Stipend Category: VI (Assistant Coach; see contract Appendix II for placement)

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or ASEP Required

Summary and Purpose: Support student-athlete development in cheerleading and assisting the Eisenhower Athletic Department mission and vision statement.

Responsibilities:

Assist the head coach in teaching cheerleading fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship.

Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and related events.

Attend and actively participate in all scheduled practices, meets (home and away), and team functions.

Support the head coach in planning practices, developing routines, and conducting skill instruction.

Monitor and enforce all eligibility, safety, and conduct requirements as established by IHSA, the school, and district policies.

Chaperone and supervise athletes at all cheerleading events (including practices, meets, community gatherings, etc.), maintaining discipline and promoting a positive team environment.

Maintain a safe environment and report injuries promptly to appropriate staff.

Complete required paperwork, attendance logs, and communicate with parents and administration as needed.

Attend coach meetings and required professional development as assigned by the athletic department.

Additional Expectations:

Availability to work in the off season

Assist with equipment management, set-up, and breakdown for practices and meets

Attend community events (such as parades, fundraisers, etc.)

Foster academic achievement, positive citizenship, and school spirit among student-athletes.

Complete required first aid, CPR, and district coaching certifications as required by ISBE/IHSA and adhere to all training expectations.

Qualifications:

Previous high school cheerleading coaching experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits for External Applicants :

Individuals hired from outside CHSD 218 as seasonal coaches or activity sponsors receive only

the contractual stipend for the assignment. Board-provided employee benefits (including health,

dental, life insurance, leave, and participation in district retirement plans) are not available to

external hires in these roles. For benefit eligibility, an individual must be a contracted district

employee