2026-2027 Coach - Head Varsity Cheer (winter)- BHS

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an immediate opening and is accepting applications for a Head Varsity Cheer Coach winter position that is available at Blacksburg High School for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be age 21 or older.
• Successful completion of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) course and test entitled "Basic Virginia High School League Course" accessible at http://www.asep.com/asep_content/org/VHSL.cfm prior to beginning coaching duties with MCPS. There is a fee associated with this course. Courses completed before 2009 do not satisfy this requirement.
• Successful completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports course accessible at www.nfhs.org prior to beginning coaching duties with MCPS. There is no fee associated with this course.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to be dependable and punctual.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level.
• Current CPR certification.

Supplemental

• 2803.50 - 4074.12 depending on experience Per Season
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE Open until filled

EEO Statement The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information including family medical history is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs, and activities that are accessible, usable, and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare, and other social services.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources 750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg, VA 24073 540-382-5100