About this role
About the Role Thiel College seeks an Intern interested in serving as an Assistant STUNT Coach. This position reports to the Head Cheer & Dance Coach and the Director of Athletics. The selected candidate will assist with the organization and supervision of the STUNT program while helping develop student-athletes both on and off the field. What You'll Do
- Establish and maintain positive relationships within the athletics department, College community, alumni, boosters, recruits, and supporters. Represent Thiel College and its athletic programs in a professional and positive manner. Support the mission and values of the College and Athletic Department. Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations established by the College, athletic department, USA Cheer, and governing bodies associated with collegiate STUNT.
- Serve as a primary day-to-day support role for the STUNT Program.
- Assist with the organization and supervision of the STUNT program, and support student-athlete development on and off the field.
- Other duties as assigned by Head Coach and Director of Athletics. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Previous experience in cheerleading and/or STUNT as an athlete or coach
- Strong knowledge of collegiate STUNT rules, scoring structure, and competition format
- Ability to teach and safely progress advanced stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, and tumbling skills
- Experience spotting and coaching coed and all-girl partner stunting
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required Nice to Have
- Collegiate STUNT participation and/or coaching experience
- Strong understanding of USA Cheer safety standards and collegiate STUNT regulations
- Experience teaching elite-level stunt sequences, inversions, transitions, and tosses
- Ability to clean routines with timing, synchronization, body positions, and execution quality
- Experience reviewing film and evaluating athlete performance
- Recruiting experience and ability to identify collegiate-level talent