Job Description:

Season Contract Dates:  

Football: August 18 – October 10, 2025
Girls’ Basketball: October 20 – December 13, 2025
Boys’ Basketball: January 6 – February 26, 2026
 
Summary:
The assistant middle school cheerleading coach is responsible for asisting the head coach with coaching student athletes in competitive cheerleading techniques to prepare them for events or competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Responsibilities:

Works with cheerleaders during practices and meets.

Assists the head coach with organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.

Assesses skills and assigns team positions.

Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team
development.

Coaches and instructs cheerleaders, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and
techniques of the sport.

Observes cheerleaders, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.

Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.

Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.

Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards cheerleaders, officials, and spectators.

Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.

Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Qualifications:
Some experience as a competitive Cheerleader at the high school or college level preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. 

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary (Depending on Experience): $1,722.00 – $1913.00 per season

Application Procedures
Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. The application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Contact Information
Mark Wiest, Athletic Director
MANDAN HIGH SCHOOL
Phone: 701-751-6501
Email: mark.wiest@msd1.org