Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer

Posting Summary

• Position Title: Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer
• Posting Number: AS1139P
• Subdivision: Athletic Director's Office
• Division: Athletics
• Department: Competitive Cheer and Stunt
• Location: Erie, Pa

Position Summary

The Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach Coach position is a part-time, 10-month position responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The program competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
• 2. Trains, strengthens, and develops all cheer and/or dance student-athletes, under the direction of the Head Coach.
• 3. Learns, understands, and complies with all USA Cheer rules (cheer), NDA safety rules (dance) and Gannon University regulations.
• 4. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
• 5. Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team.
• 6. Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach.
• 7. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics.
• 8. Teaches advanced level stunting, baskets, and pyramids safely and with proper technique.
• 9. Teaches and spots beginner to elite tumbling skills safely and with proper technique.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer and/or NDA safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
• Licensure: A valid driver’s license with a good driving history is required.
• Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above for cheer or dance, combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them.
• University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Cheer or dance experience at the collegiate level; preferably with competitive experience at NCA & NDA Nationals. Team coaching experience at the high school level or higher. Experience participating on or coaching programs that have a collaborative approach to their cheer and dance programs.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Professional

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Part-Time

Position Length

10M

Hours per Week

As required.

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required.

Shift

Other

Documents Needed To Apply

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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