Job Description

High School Assistant Cheerleading Coach

The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated individual for the 2025-26 season. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, embody a can-do spirit and work ethic as well as demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and guiding principles of the Environmental Charter School.

WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL

The Environmental Charter School's faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed - and continually refined - to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS's progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.

Key Responsibilities

Supports head coach Perform administrative duties as assigned by head coach Work effectively with students of differing ages, abilities, and backgrounds Share responsibility with head coach for assembling their volunteer coaching staff Attends all practices and all games

High Report progress of cheerleading program to head coach

Collaborate with head coach to organize and supervise a total sports program Manage all on site documentation and injury reports Assign and collect uniforms, set up and take down practices and meets

Requirements and Norms:

Position is from November 1, 2024 - February 15, 2026 with full commitment to the season Practices start November 1. 2- 3 Practices before the start of season Coach 2 hours per practice with pre and post responsibilities Requires 90 minute practice for athletes 2 - 3 practices a week, 7 home basketball games Practice cancellations would require approval by the Athletic Director Assist A.D. in hosting end of season banquet Partner with Boosters as directed by A.D. Attend coaches meetings as directed by A.D. Complete end of season program evaluation and discuss program. Assist with fundraising

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent Previous coaching experience in high school, scholastic, and/or club cheerleading Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. Possesses techniques and methods of student supervision and behavior management

COMPENSATION

$1,500 per season paid at the end of the season

To Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to: https://ecspgh.org/careers



Clearances current within one year of start date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.



ECS is an equal opportunity employer.