Vista High School is seeking a Head Cheerleading Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. The school is a comprehensive high school of nearly 1,800 students located six miles from the coast in beautiful north San Diego County. The school's athletic program has a long history of success and is hoping to continue its performance in Cheerleading. Roles and Responsibilities Select/train coaches for all programs Parent communication, meetings Create team member contracts Run tryouts for all levels Organize fundraisers, maintain finances with Team Foundation and ASB Order uniforms, organize orders, handout uniforms & maintain loaner uniforms Schedule all practices (Summer and/or outside practices) Schedule all competitions and travel Choreograph routines and order music Attend athletic events (football/basketball games etc.) Communication with all other organizations (boosters) on campus for support Participate in school pep rallies Hold tryouts for each season (Fall sideline, Winter competitive, Spring Stunt) Participate in CIF Traditional Championships and San Diego Section STUNT The position requires the following qualifications for Head :Cheerleading Coach * At least 2 years experience in coaching cheerleading at the high school, All Star, or club level and/or recent college level cheer experience (within the last 2 years). * Knowledge of, and ability to safely instruct, all elements of cheer, abide by NFHS stunting rules, and obtain appropriate certifications. * The ability to establish and maintain a competitive tradition in a climate that supports student success with high student expectations. * The desire and ability to compete with area high schools in CIF competitions including traditional competitive cheer and STUNT. * A willingness to support programs as asked to increase school spirit and promote school culture. Questions and requests for additional information regarding the position(s) should be directed to: Paul Zendejas, Asst. Principal, Vista High School (760) 726-5611 ext. 71006 or Athletic Director, Juan Ayala, Vista High School, (760)726-5611 x71060 VHS website is: www.vistausd.org/vhs; All applications must go through edjoin.com Come and be part of the W.A.V.E. (We Are Vista Everyday) Applicants may call the Ed-join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance. Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at: https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925