Bishop Ireton High School is in search of a dedicated, experienced professional to serve as the Varsity Head Coach of the Girls’ Cheerleading program, which includes the Fall and Winter seasons (dual season sport). Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Bishop Ireton is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and participates in the Christian Cheerleaders Association (CCA) for cheer competitions. (This program has earned CCA grand champion titles for eight consecutive years.) The Varsity Head Coach directs and coordinates all aspects of the girls’ cheer program in accordance with the school’s mission and values. The goal of the coach should be to lead this competitive program at the highest level of sport by teaching and developing our cheerleaders with skill and sportsmanship. Team building is essential.
The Varsity Head Coach is responsible for managing the program, schedule, assistant(s) and team budget. The ability to manage the program during pre-season is required. This position receives a stipend and reports to the Athletic Director. Fall season runs from August through November, and Winter Season runs from November through February/early March.
Applicants will be evaluated on:
experience coaching high school aged students
cheerleading programmatic experience
vision for leading a competitive cheer program
commitment to the principles of our Catholic, college preparatory school; and
interpersonal skills and record of developing strong relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, administrators, parent/guardians, and others in the school community.
Experience/familiarity with DMV high school cheer programs is desirable.
Prior coaching is required and/or college cheer experience is a plus.
Interested coaches should submit a cover letter, resume and the names and telephone numbers of at least two references to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services.
About Bishop Ireton:
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing graduates head to college, often to the most prestigious universities and service academies. Bishop Ireton is a member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).
Full Time or Part Time: Part-Time/Seasonal, 2024-2025 School Year