Cheerleading Coach

ROLE SUMMARY:

Picacho McGregor School is part of the Inspired Education Group, a leading global network of over 125 premium schools. Inspired provides a world-class education built around academic excellence, sports, performing arts, and character development, offering students exceptional opportunities to thrive both locally and globally.

As a member of the Picacho McGregor team, you will join a vibrant bilingual school community in Los Cabos while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and professional development opportunities available through Inspired’s international network. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside outstanding educators worldwide and contribute to shaping confident, compassionate, and future-ready learners.

We are seeking an exceptional Cheerleading Coach to lead cheerleading sessions for a set number of coaching hours per week. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop athletic ability, confidence, teamwork, and school spirit through engaging training sessions while promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver engaging cheerleading training sessions for students across the assigned age groups.
• Teach and develop cheerleading fundamentals, including motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling (where appropriate), dance, and performance techniques.
• Foster teamwork, discipline, leadership, confidence, and school spirit through structured coaching.
• Create a safe and inclusive training environment, ensuring all activities follow appropriate safety standards and best practices.
• Choreograph routines and prepare students for school performances, sporting events, competitions, and other special events as required.
• Adapt coaching techniques to accommodate students with varying skill levels and experience.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support individual development.
• Collaborate with school staff and other coaches to support the wider extracurricular and athletics programme.
• Maintain equipment and ensure all sessions are conducted in accordance with school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development opportunities, and other school activities as appropriate.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A background in Cheerleading, Dance, Gymnastics, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience coaching cheerleading in a school, club, or competitive environment.
• Strong knowledge of cheerleading techniques, stunt progression, choreography, and safety practices.
• Experience preparing teams for performances, sporting events, and/or competitions.
• A passion for developing young athletes while promoting confidence, teamwork, and resilience.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage students of different ages and abilities.
• Current first aid and/or cheerleading safety certifications are an advantage.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the wider school community.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.