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HS Cheerleader Assistant Coach - (2025-26 SY)

Henrico County Public Schools, Virginia, MN, United States


Job Title
HS Cheerleader Assistant Coach - (2025-26 SY)

Location
Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name
HCPS - Godwin 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 assistant coach supports the head coach in all aspects of the school's sports program, including coordinating high-level practice sessions and providing exceptional leadership and coaching for student-athletes during regional and state competitions. The assistant coach will support and facilitate the management of the team's fundraising efforts, play a role in ensuring the safe travel of student-athletes to and from games and competitions, and maintain the highest standards of sportsmanship and teamwork.

Essential Duties

Assists in the general supervision of all cheering activities

Assists in the purchase of supplies, accessories, and uniforms

Assists in ordering fundraising/spirit-boosting materials

Assists with planning and presentation of pep assemblies

Assists with counseling and disciplining cheerleaders

Assists in organizing and supervising cheerleader tryouts

Assists in supervising fundraising activities for summer camp and other cheering activities

Assists in organizing and supervising practice sessions

Assists in maintaining appropriate, required financial and scholastic records

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to support management program through previous experience as a coach or player.

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.

Additional Information
This vacancy is open until filled. Please refer any questions to Mr. Thomas Nadeau, Student Activities Director at Godwin HS, at (804) 750-2600 or by email trnadeau@henrico.k12.va.us.

Salary
Minimum Salary – $2,550.11/year (2024‑2025). The annual salary for the 2025‑2026 school year will be determined once the financial plan is approved in the Spring of 2025.

How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload the following documents and credentials:

Coaching resume

Copies of coaching credential and certifications (If available)

Copies of coaching references

Information may be uploaded to our online recruiting platform at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers.

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.

Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Rd.
Henrico, VA 23223

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