Job Description
Job Title Cheerleader Head VHSL Competition HS - (2025-26 School Year) Location Henrico, VA, US Organization Name HCPS - Freeman High School About Us Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south. Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens. General Statement of Duties The head coach displays the ability to manage all aspects of a cheer program, including coordinating high-level practice sessions and providing exceptional leadership and coaching for student-athletes during regional and state competitions. They possess a proven ability to recruit and coordinate the efforts of an assistant coaching staff, manage the team's fundraising efforts while maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship and teamwork. Essential Duties Responsible for the safety, conduct, and protection of cheerleaders at all events Purchases and controls supplies, accessories, and uniforms Orders fundraising/spirit boosting materials Assists with planning and presentation of pep assemblies Secures and distributes sports schedule to cheerleaders Communicates with the administration on policies and approval of activities Responsible for counseling and discipline of cheerleaders Organizes and supervises cheerleader tryouts Supervises fundraising activities for summer camp and other cheering activities Organizes and supervises practice sessions Maintains appropriate, required financial and scholastic records Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated ability to support management program through previous experience as a cheer coach or cheerleader. Previous coaching experience, knowledge of the sport, and current understanding of coaching techniques and strategies. Strong leadership and organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes. Coaches with prior college experience are strongly encouraged to apply Additional Information The position is open until filled. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mr. Vance Harmon, Student Activities Director at Freeman High School at (804) 673-3700 or via email at rvharmon@henrico.k12.va.us . Minimum Salary - $3,340.70/year How To Apply To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents and credentials: Coaching Resume Copies of coaching credentials and certifications (if available) Copies of coaching references Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at https://www.henricoschools.us/careers or mailed to the address below. Mailing Address: Henrico County Public Schools Department of Human Resources P. O. Box 23120 3820 Nine Mile Road Henrico, VA 23223 Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Currency USD Main Organization Employment Status Amount of Travel Work At Home