The Role
Oversee the high school cheerleading program: run practices, plan tryouts, coach stunting/tumbling and choreography, ensure safety and compliance, coordinate performances, communicate with parents and staff, and foster teamwork and inclusive school spirit.
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** Applications will be received until August 18 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
The Cheerleading Director is responsible for overseeing the high school cheerleading program, including managing practices, coordinating performances, organizing events, and fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive team environment. The director works closely with students, school administration, and parents to ensure a successful cheerleading program that promotes school spirit, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $25.00/hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cheerleading program that aligns with the school’s mission and athletic department goals
- Organize tryouts and select team members based on performance, skill, and attitude. Set performance goals for the team and individual cheerleaders
- Schedule and lead practices, ensuring the safe execution of stunts, routines, and activities
- Ensure that all cheerleading activities are conducted in accordance with safety guidelines, school policies, and state regulations
- Provide coaching and mentorship to cheerleaders, helping them improve their skills in stunting, tumbling, and choreography
- Encourage leadership, teamwork, and positive behavior among team members. Address student concerns, conflicts, or disciplinary issues in a supportive and constructive manner
- Plan and coordinate cheerleading performances for school events, such as pep rallies, football games, basketball games, and other athletic or school-related activities
- Collaborate with athletic directors, coaches, and other staff to ensure smooth integration of the cheerleading team into events
- Maintain regular communication with parents, school administrators, and other stakeholders
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- 2+ years of prior experience as a cheerleading coach or director, preferably at the high school level
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About UsDenver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of prior experience as a cheerleading coach or director
- Experience at the high school level (preferred)
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed
- Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position
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The Company
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
