Title: Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Department: Athletics
Summary/Objective
The assistant cheerleading team coach will support the head cheerleading team coach in recruitment, management and administration of the cheerleading team. The assistant coach will also contribute to the marketing and fan experience team in the promotion of athletic events through campus and community outreach efforts.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for leading day-to-day operation and management of the team:
- Assist in practice planning and execution
- Assist in leading conditioning and strength training planning and execution
- Act as point of contact for team for questions/concerns/conflicts; keeping head cheerleading team coach in the communication loop and for escalations
- Assist in Game Day planning and execution
- Assist in leadership development and mentoring for cheerleading team captains
- Assist in technical development of athletes
- Assist in choreography development for Game Days, competition, and other appearances
- Assist head coach in working with the admissions office to identify potential students through various outreach efforts including campus tours and other admissions office recruiting efforts. Contribute to recruiting efforts for the cheerleading team by with follow-up with prospects and working through pipeline development with head cheerleading team coach
- Assist head coach in the evaluation and selection of the cheerleading team throughout the prospect clinics, general recruiting, and the tryout process
- Serve as a brand ambassador for cheerleading team-based events and appearances including but not limited to Game Days, Admissions events and Campus/Community events
- Attend athletic and campus team meetings as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Ethical Conduct.
- Stress Management/Composure.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Some travel is expected for this position.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
