Assistant Cheer Coach

Job Summary

Experience and Other Skills Required

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive a university-owned or rented van.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• AACCA Certified or able to attain certification within six months of employment

Do you want to allow additional education to substitute for required experience?: No

Other Skills Preferred

• Previous cheerleading or coaching experience.
• Knowledge of technical skills and safety rules.
• Must obtain or willing to promptly acquire an AACCA cheerleading safety certification along with NFHS concussion certification,
• First aid and any other certification such as USASF.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with college student athletes, athletic staff, and University personnel.
• Able to provide leadership and be a role model for the team.
• Extremely organized, professional and carries a passion for cheerleading.
• Ability to work mornings, nights and weekends.

Description of Job Duties

• Attend practices and home sporting event performances. This football, volleyball, and basketball games along with any other college or community appearances.
• Instruct and aid in the choreographing of routines, cheers, and stunts.
• Uphold and enforce the rules and regulations set by the Spirit Coordinator and the University.
• Ensure that all cheerleaders are game/performance ready.
• Assist in the management of a comprehensive conditioning program.
• Assist in the travel to away performances, games, tournaments, competitions as well as food/beverage needs for the team.
• Assist in the selection, purchase, distribution, and inventory control of the cheerleading equipment. Such as gear, clothing, accessories, uniforms, mats, etc.
• Maintain a relationship with other University offices for on-campus spirit events, and campus activities.
• Assist in the observation of academic success within the spirit program.
• Provide support in scouting recruits, and all cheerleading scholarships.
• Maintain direct communication between alumni and donors to the spirit program.
• Aid the organization and approval for all fundraising events.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.