About this role
Job title: Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
About the Role Long Island University seeks one full-time Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach (9-month appointment) to support the LIU Women's Acrobatics & Tumbling program, assisting with practice planning, athlete development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective coaching strategies that develop athletes' technical skills, sport understanding, and overall performance.
- Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship.
- Participate in scouting and recruitment efforts to identify and attract top talent; build relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and prospective student-athletes.
- Support daily operations: practice organization, meet preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare.
- Assist with meet-day operations, including setup, scouting, in-game coaching, and post-game analysis; document scores accurately throughout the meet.
- Mentor student-athletes; conduct individual meetings to discuss performance, goals, and improvement strategies.
- Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and academic advisors to ensure a comprehensive support system.
- Partner with academic support services to ensure student-athletes maintain strong academic standing and progress toward degrees.
- Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations; promote integrity and ethical standards.
- Represent LIU and the Acrobatics & Tumbling program within campus and local communities; assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and supporters.
- Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an acrobatics & tumbling athlete, and/or 1-2 years of coaching experience.
- Strong knowledge of acrobatics & tumbling techniques, strategies, and trends.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administration.
- Commitment to adhering to NCAA and NCATA regulations and LIU's mission and values.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel including evenings and weekends.
- Valid US driver's license.
Nice to Have
- Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching experience at the high school level or higher, with a proven track record of success.
- Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I institution.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting top-level student-athletes.
- Experience with community engagement and building program visibility.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 per year for a 9-month appointment.
- LIU is an equal opportunity employer and commits to diversity and inclusion. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.