Head Coach, Cheerleading

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.

Purpose: Responsible for instructing student-athletes in the rules and fundamentals of cheerleading; and determining fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques.

Duties:

• Plans and implements the operation of the cheer program
• Recruit both men and women cheer student-athletes
• Share responsibility for administration/implementation of the budget
• Maintains current knowledge and abides by NCAA/HCAC policies, rules, and procedures
• Maintains necessary records
• Monitors eligibility for the cheer team
• Assist in the advising of students on their academic progress
• Works closely with Sports Information
• Responsible for safety of players during practice and performance
• Purchases and maintains equipment and uniforms
• Makes travel arrangements if necessary
• Schedules and organizes team related activities
• Promotes players for recognition
• Demonstrates integrity and upholds the values and mission of the University
• Supports total athletic program
• Assists in weight room supervision
• Supervise open gymnasium as needed and as permitted by NCAA Bylaws for safety purposes
• Committee assignments and other duties appropriate to skills and training as assigned by supervisors
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed

Primary Contacts: Department Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinator of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Administrative Assistant, student employees, Student Affairs staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community.

Supervision Exercised: Student Work-Study

Supervision Received: Works toward a previously defined objective and uses a wide range of procedures exercising discretion and judgment; consulting and referring to the Director of Athletics as appropriate.

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: High school and college coaching

Specialized Training: Proficient in Coaching, University vans, copier, First Aid, and CPR

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES

Customer Service:

• Exhibit a student customer first orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
• Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, needs, and expectations; anticipate and identify needs
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary

Teamwork:

• Communicate, cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve common office, division, or University goals
• Willingly assist in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Student Affairs Division as required during high service demand times

Communication:

• Develop and nurture an effective, productive, and respectful rapport and working relationship with the Department Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinator of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Administrative Assistant, student employees, Student Affairs staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community, as well as the local and outside community, maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism
• Communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others
• Must possess strong communication skills and strengths in public speaking

Accuracy:

• Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights, or omissions

Initiative:

• Take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving
• Accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Technical:

• Must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

• Standing or sitting in one position for long periods; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with constant service interruptions; carrying and lifting golf equipment; high-level customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work, operating video and editing equipment, copier, fax, University vans for the team and other transportation

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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