26-27 Competitive Cheer Coach – Rise Kohyang High School

Rise Kohyang High Charter Academy Athletics

Cheer Head Coach Job Description (2026-2027)

Reports to: Yolanda Galeazzi, Athletic Coordinator

Position Type: Hourly

Amount: $25.00

Who we are:

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu,

Kohyang (고향), and Growth.

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.

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Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Position Summary: Rise Kohyang High School is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Cheer Coach to lead and oversee all aspects of the school’s cheer program. The Cheer Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes both on and off the sidelines by promoting athletic excellence, academic achievement, leadership, teamwork, school spirit, and sportsmanship. The successful candidate will create a positive, inclusive, and energetic environment that supports the educational mission of Rise Kohyang High School and its athletic department while building a strong and competitive cheer program.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all aspects of the Rise Kohyang High School Cheer program, including tryouts, team selection, practice planning, choreography, game-day preparation, and supervision of student-athletes.
• Develop student-athletes by promoting teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, school spirit, and athletic excellence while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
• Attend practices (minimum of three times per week during the season), supervise home games and team events, travel with the team as needed, and ensure compliance with school, league, and CIF regulations.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff through ParentSquare, prioritizing student health, safety, and well-being at all times.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director to oversee the cheer program, with previous high school or club cheer coaching experience preferred.

Who you are:

Desired Characteristics:

• Develop, communicate, implement, promote, and monitor the highest expectations and standards to improve the overall athletic and academic experience of all Rise Kohyang High students.
• Develop, communicate, implement, and monitor the highest expectations and standards to improve the safety of all players and staff members through sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for self and others.
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders. These include the team but also extend to their families, teachers, staff, the administrative team, SST, and the overall student body.

Working Conditions

• Evening and weekend practices, games, tournaments, and team events.
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors under varying weather and facility conditions.

What you’ll Bring:

Required Certifications

• Meet all required CIF and NFHS coaching certifications, including CPR/First Aid, concussion, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest training, and successfully complete all pre-employment requirements (background clearance and TB clearance).
• Demonstrate previous high school or club cheer coaching experience, with knowledge of CIF rules, safety standards, stunting techniques, and effective practice planning.
• Model the highest standards of sportsmanship, integrity, professionalism, and student-centered leadership, while emphasizing academic success and positive character development.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, school staff, and administrators through clear communication and teamwork.
• Possess strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain composed under pressure and create a safe, inclusive, and positive team culture.

What We Offer:

• Hourly wage: $25 an Hour

What you’ll Bring:

Required Certifications

• Meet all required CIF and NFHS coaching certifications, including CPR/First Aid, concussion, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest training, and successfully complete all pre-employment requirements (background clearance and TB clearance).
• Demonstrate previous high school or club cheer coaching experience, with knowledge of CIF rules, safety standards, stunting techniques, and effective practice planning.
• Model the highest standards of sportsmanship, integrity, professionalism, and student-centered leadership, while emphasizing academic success and positive character development.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, school staff, and administrators through clear communication and teamwork.
• Possess strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain composed under pressure and create a safe, inclusive, and positive team culture.