Head Cheer Coach

Company Description Del Rancho Pop Warner is a youth sports organization in Poway, CA dedicated to providing a safe, structured, and positive environment for young athletes. The program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship across football and cheer. Families, volunteers, and coaches work together to support participants both on and off the field. The organization follows Pop Warner guidelines to promote safety, academic achievement, and age-appropriate competition. Role Description The Head Cheer Coach is a full-time, hybrid role based in Poway, CA, with some duties that can be performed from home, such as planning practices, developing routines, and coordinating communication with families and league officials. On-site responsibilities include leading practices, teaching cheerleading, gymnastics, and tumbling skills, supervising athletes at games and events, and ensuring safe training and performance standards. The coach will design age-appropriate routines, organize and execute conditioning drills, and foster an encouraging team culture that supports confidence, inclusion, and respect. Additional day-to-day tasks include managing assistant coaches, scheduling practices, maintaining equipment needs, overseeing uniform and performance readiness, and adhering to league rules and safety protocols. The Head Cheer Coach will also meet with parents and guardians as needed, provide regular updates on athlete progress, and help coordinate participation in competitions or special events. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong cheerleading skills, including experience in leading teams and developing cheer routines. Candidates should possess relevant gymnastics and tumbling skills to teach safe technique and progressions. Candidates should possess effective communication skills for working with athletes, families, and league staff. Candidates should possess coaching skills, including mentoring youth, providing constructive feedback, and managing team dynamics. Prior experience coaching youth cheer or related sports is highly beneficial. Knowledge of safety practices, injury prevention, and age-appropriate training methods is preferred. Ability to pass required background checks and comply with youth sports and league regulations. Availability for evenings and weekends during the season and reliable transportation to practices and games.