Head Coach – Cheer (Highland High School)

Head Coach – Cheer (Highland High School)

Highland High School is seeking a passionate and committed individual to serve as the Head Coach for the Cheer program. This position is essential to the continued growth and success of the Cheer program and plays a critical role in promoting athletic excellence, personal development, sportsmanship, and school pride.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous high school cheer experience is preferred but not required

• Experience working with high school students in an athletic or mentorship capacity

• Demonstrated ability to develop athletes at various skill levels

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Coaching Stipend (Coaching Days):

Coaching stipends in Salt Lake City School District are referred to as coaching days and are determined by the District Written Agreement. This structure is consistent across SLCSD high schools participating in UHSAA.

• Current teachers: Compensation is calculated using the teacher’s daily rate of pay multiplied by the number of assigned coaching days.

• Non-teachers and first-time coaches: Compensation is calculated using the District coaching daily rate multiplied by the number of assigned coaching days.

For example, a newly hired Cheer head coach would receive compensation equal to the District coaching daily rate multiplied by the assigned coaching days for that position group. The number of coaching days assigned to each sport is established by the Written Agreement.

Coaching days (stipends) are paid after the completion of the season and only after all required trainings and employment requirements have been successfully completed.

Required Certifications/Trainings:

The following certifications and trainings must be completed as part of the coaching hiring process. NFHS certifications must be uploaded in Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete). If hired, Aktivate training costs may be reimbursed through the school. First Aid/CPR training will be provided by the school and must be completed annually. SLCSD requirements must be completed through District systems. UHSAA requirements must be completed annually prior to the start of each sport season.

Required for Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete):

• Coaching Endorsement (PE/Coaching Degree or NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching)

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification

• NFHS Concussion in Sport

• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

• NFHS Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors

• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

Required for UHSAA:

• Annual Coaching Clinic (must be completed prior to the start of each sport season)

Required for Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) (to be completed after hire and before beginning any coaching responsibilities):

• Utah Educator Professional Standards (Read and E-sign)

• SLCSD Annual Athletic Coach Training & Coaching Agreement

• SLCSD Vector Trainings, including FERPA/Student Privacy training

For questions regarding the position or required certifications and trainings, please contact the school’s Athletic Director, Swede Robinson (swede.robinson@slcschools.org).