Contracted By: Valley Christian School

Time Required: Year-Round Activities (November-March Main Time Commitment)

Responsible To: VCS Athletic Director

*Stipend Pay

Responsibilities:

  1. Be available for all afternoon practices, designated home Basketball games (select away games) and Tournaments (Regional and State send offs for teams).
  2. Work with VCS Pep Band to plan all basketball timeouts and half-time routines.
  3. Work with ASB, High School Principal, and AD to promote school spirit and help with pep rallies (Including poster making, team locker decorating and gift baskets for all VCS Sports Teams and Clubs).
  4. Support community events and athletic fundraising when needed (Valleyfest Parade, Lilac Parade).
  5. Be available for summer practices/Summer Cheer Camps and tumbling classes.
  6. Proactive communications with athletes, parents, and the athletic director.
  7. Care of cheer uniforms, equipment (including Panther Mascot), and cheer practice space.
  8. Attend coaching clinics and classes to maintain WIAA coaching credentials for the State of Washington.
  9. Must be an organized and proactive communicator with athletes, families, AD, and VCS Staff.
  10. Keep Cheer Athletes accountable to school policies per the sports/coach’s handbook.
  11. Advance the cheer program by interacting with the younger potential cheer students (oversee the 6th- 8th grade cheer program if included).
  12. Plan for the following year in the spring.
  13. Organizing an after-season awards banquet with the help of the Athletic Director.

Qualifications:

  1. Related Cheer experience through coaching and, or personal practical experience
  2. Born Again Christian
  3. Committed Christian Life/Testimony – Strong Christian Mentorship
  4. Passion to work with young people
  5. Required to have a valid First Aid Card

Application Process:

  1. Please submit a letter of interest containing your reason for seeking this position, a summary of qualifications, and brief Christian testimony, along with a current resume through the initial application link on this page.
  2. The VCS AD and Administration will review your materials and provide a link to the VCS Coaching Application to viable candidates.
  3. Upon review of the full VCS Coaching Application and associated materials, you will be contacted regarding an interview.

*Applications for this position will be accepted as long as it is posted.

Sara Barham
Athletic Director
Valley Christian School – 10212 E 9th Ave – Spokane Valley, WA 99206 – Phone 509-924-9131

Posted On: May 12, 2025