Cheer Head Coach 202627, Bishop Blanchet, Seattle

Position: Cheer Head Coach - 2026/27
Location: Bishop Blanchet High School
Reports To: Vice Principal of Student Activities

Bishop Blanchet is a Catholic high school located in Seattle WA. We are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding individuals to reflect the racial cultural and gender diversity of our student population. We actively seek candidates of different backgrounds who are devoted to engaging and inspiring a high-achieving and well-rounded student population to be leaders in and out of the classroom. Our co-curricular student activity program including athletics clubs and performing arts are recognized for their excellence in the northwest.

Mission Statement:

Bishop Blanchet is a Catholic college preparatory high school established by the Archbishop of Seattle. Rooted in Gospel Values we educate students within a challenging positive and diverse learning environment. We inspire students to transform the world around them through a lifelong commitment to faith scholarship and service.

Job Summary:

The Cheer Head Coach is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the Bishop Blanchet High School Cheer Program. This includes tryouts team selection training game performances community events and fundraising activities. The coach ensures that student-athletes develop strong cheer skills teamwork leadership and school spirit while maintaining high standards of safety discipline and sportsmanship. The Cheer Coach will also coordinate camps fundraising efforts and game-day performances throughout the year.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in cheerleading coaching or gymnastics (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of cheer technique safety guidelines and performance preparation.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor motivate and support student-athletes.
• Commitment to promoting teamwork school spirit and good sportsmanship.
• Experience in event planning fundraising and team coordination (preferred).
• Ability to manage budgets coordinate uniforms and oversee logistics.
• First Aid & CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• WIAA Stunt Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Additional Information

• Requires substantial extra hours including evenings and weekends.
• Requires physical exertion associated with demonstrating cheerleading techniques.
• Requires travel to practices games and events using BBHS vehicles.

Time Commitment:

• The cheer squad is active through every sport season - Fall Winter and Spring as well as summer camps and team training
• Cheer tryouts and team selection in the spring.
• Practices and camps during summer (June ï½ August).
• Weekly practices and game-day performances during football & basketball seasons.
• Travel to away football and basketball games as needed.
• Coordination of spirit events assemblies and fundraising efforts throughout the year.
• Additional planning communication and administrative tasks as required.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop student-athletes promote school spirit and lead a dynamic cheer program at Bishop Blanchet High School.

Compensation:

$10300 stipend.

This position is not benefits eligible.

Stipends are paid in one installment half way through the competition season. Additional compensation can be made by engaging in summer camp offerings.

Application Process:

All applicants are required to complete a Catholic School application usingFrontline.

Please emailLaura Meaux Vice Principal of Student Activities with any questions.

Closing date: until filled

Start Date: Spring 2026