Head Cheer Coach

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for all aspects in leading competitive NAIA cheerleading and competitive dance programs.
• Provide the necessary leadership to plan, organize, and to carry out the objectives of the university athletic programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute recruitment and retention of quality student athletes including. off- campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, former team members, faculty, alumni, staff, media, boosters, and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for college athletes.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Responsible for inventory, selection and care of equipment and proper care of the school facilities.
• Manage the team budget and put together a competitive schedule in line with that budget.
• Communicate effectively with team members, recruits, university organization, coaching staff, and administration.
• Emphasize academic success and service to all team members.
• Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development to compete at the NAIA level.
• Commit to all NAIA, Conference, and University Athletics Department policies and procedures.
• Advise student-athletes in their day to day activities.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition.
• Maintain quota numbers.
• Managing and organizing pep rallies, mascots, spirit rider and any other spirit related activity.
• Coordinating with the band and other school groups for game-day activities.
• Responsible for team fundraising activities.
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting.
• Be able to transport team to the contests, and be responsible for their well-being.
• Could be exposed to a variety of weather conditions.