Regional School District 8 is accepting applications for a Middle School Head Cheer Coach. This position will begin on November 9, 2026. The stipend for this position will be $4,027.00, to be paid out at the end of the season.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.

2. Plans and schedules with the Athletic Director and regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods).

3. Works closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.

4. Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies as appropriate.

5. Maintains and completes necessary attendance forms, accident reports and similar paperwork.

6. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.

7. Establish written rules and regulations in consultation with the athletic director, for distribution to all team members prior to the start of the season. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and imposes penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

8. Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of all athletic equipment.

9. Will evaluate their assistant coaches and program and submit written reports to the athletic director at the conclusion of their season.

10. Conforms to the rules and regulations as stated in the coaches manual and/or teachers manual.

11. Perform such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the athletic director.

12. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the Athletic Director, parents/guardians, and student-athletes.

13. Follow all applicable state laws and CIAC regulations related to concussion and sports injury.

Qualifications:

1. Possess proper Connecticut certification.

2. Should have background in the sport

3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find acceptable.

Terms of Employment:

Compensation shall be a stipend of $4,027, in compliance with applicable rules and regulations and will be paid out at the end of the season.

Interested applicants should access the district’s website at www.rhamschools.org and click Departments, Human Resources, Application Site. Applicants must upload a letter of intent addressed to Michele Landry, Athletic Director, resume and three current letters of reference.

Regional School District No. 8 Board of Education prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, or past or present physical or mental disability in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and applicable state laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.