About this role
About the Role Thiel College seeks an Assistant STUNT Coach to assist with the organization and supervision of the STUNT program and help develop student-athletes both on and off the field. The position reports to the Head Cheer & Dance Coach and the Director of Athletics, and will provide day-to-day support for the STUNT program while upholding college values and athletic department standards. What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary day-to-day support for the STUNT program.
- 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.
- Adhere to all rules and regulations established by the College, athletic department, USA Cheer, and governing bodies associated with collegiate STUNT.
- Collaborate with the head coach to implement and monitor program activities and growth. 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.