Sideline and Competitive Cheer Varsity Head Coach
Portage Northern High School
Internal Candidates: Schedule C - External Candidates: Edustaff
Starting Date: 2026-27 Season - Starting ASAP
Job Summary:
Responsible for all facets of the high school Cheerleading program at Portage Northern High School.
Responsibilities:
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Directly coach the Portage Northern Varsity Sideline and Competitive Cheer Team competing in the SMAC Conference and MHSAA tournament play
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Assist Athletic Director in the development of schedules for all levels
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Set the direction for and oversee the sub varsity sideline and competitive cheer programs
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Coordinate and lead the PN Competitive Cheerleading Booster Club and provide a short-term and long-term vision
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Maintain program inventory and work with Athletic Director on program budget
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Select, manage, and evaluate the Varsity Assistant, and Sub-Varsity coaching staff
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.
Qualifications
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Previous sideline and competitive cheer coaching experience with a preference towards previous head coaching experience
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Proven ability to handle administrative responsibilities of a high school athletic program
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Ability to communicate, foster and maintain positive relationships with students, other coaches, administrators, news media, boosters, and parents
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Transparent and proactive communication, well organized, and detail oriented
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Has high expectations and coaches with passion and integrity
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Successful experience in mentoring and developing a coaching staff
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Familiarity and willingness to make connections and establish relationships that enables a smooth and positive transition from one season to the next
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Proven ability to attract students to their program and retain them for multiple years
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Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
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Desire to serve others
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Ability to understand and follow policies (PCHS, PPS, MHSAA)
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Must undergo a background check and fingerprinting
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Questions, please contact Jim Swinhart, Portage Northern Athletic Director, at [email protected].
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