Assistant Cheer Coach, Bishop Blanchet Seattle

Reports to: Vice Principal of Student Activities and Varsity Cheer Coach

Job Summary:

The Assistant Cheer Coach supports the Varsity Cheer Program at Bishop Blanchet High School under the direction of the Varsity Head Cheer Coach. This position provides guidance instruction and motivation to student-athletes ensuring their personal physical and social growth while promoting school spirit and sportsmanship. The Assistant Cheer Coach plays a vital role in practices game performances team management and program development helping prepare student-athletes for football and basketball seasons competitions and school-wide events.

This dual-season role requires dedication leadership and enthusiasm with the cheer season running from Fall 2026 through March 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Athlete Development

• Assist in coaching training and conditioning student-athletes to prepare them for performances games and school events.
• Support Varsity Cheer team practices and game-day performances.
• Teach proper cheer dance stunt and tumbling techniques in a safe and effective manner.
• Foster teamwork discipline and confidence in a positive and inclusive environment.
• Keep abreast of current cheerleading techniques safety protocols and coaching strategies through clinics and training.
• Help student-athletes develop skills that enhance their personal growth and sportsmanship.

Practice & Game Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise scheduled practices workouts and team-building activities.
• Assist in the team selection process during Spring tryouts.
• Attend and coach at Varsity contests and school spirit events as requested.
• Travel with the team and provide supervision at home and away football/basketball games.
• Coordinate game-day responsibilities including cheer routines crowd engagement and sideline organization.
• Ensure compliance with WIAA and Metro/KingCo League rules regulations and safety guidelines.

Program Administration & Team Management

• Assist with the management of school-owned uniforms equipment and supplies.
• Work with the Head Coach to coordinate fundraising efforts and team activities.
• Maintain accurate records track attendance and supervise fundraising efforts.
• Attend required Athletic Department meetings Metro League pre-season meetings and WIAA rule clinics.
• Support the promotion and management of the Cheer Program.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for student-athletes maintaining fair and consistent leadership.

Additional Duties & Supervision

• Help plan and execute:
  • Fall Sports Assembly & Homecoming events.
  • Football and basketball season cheer performances.
  • Team fundraisers and community engagement activities.
  • Youth cheer camps (summer and winter break camps).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the Cheer Program.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of cheerleading techniques stunts game-day spirit and performance strategy.
• Effective behavior management techniques and team-building skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes while fostering a positive team culture.
• Strong communication organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students staff administration and parents.
• Ability to enforce team rules and maintain safety standards in line with WIAA and Metro League policies.
• Fair consistent and enthusiastic approach to coaching in a diverse multi-ethnic environment.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in coaching or participation in competitive cheerleading gymnastics or dance.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Certificates & Licenses (Preferred or Required within First Six Months):

• Valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Current First Aid CPR and AED Certification (required; can be obtained within the first six months).
• Valid Stunt Certification (preferred; must be completed within the first six months).
• Successful completion of WIAA Coaches Requirements.

Time Commitment:

• May ï½ March (dual-season commitment).
• Regular practices games and school spirit events.
• Travel for away games and participation in cheer camps.
• Additional planning coordination and administrative duties as assigned.

Compensation:

This is a stipended volunteer role. The stipend is $3500 per year. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.

This position is not benefits eligible.

Application Process:

All applicants are required to complete a Catholic School application via Frontline. Please clickhere to apply.

Please email Laura Meaux Vice Principal of Student Activities with any questions.

Closing date: until filled

This role provides an exciting opportunity to mentor and inspire student-athletes promote school spirit and build a dynamic successful cheerleading program at Bishop Blanchet High School. If you are passionate about cheer leadership and working with student-athletes we encourage you to apply!