Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY : The Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is a full-time 12-month position. The position is responsible for assisting the Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach in all aspects of the nationally competitive Acrobatics & Tumbling team. The Acrobatics & Tumbling team will compete in the National College Acrobatics & Tumbling Association and adheres to NCAA compliance as an NCAA emerging sport. Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Assists with recruiting student-athletes that are committed to academic and athletic excellence. 2. Assists head coach with team training and various administrative responsibilities including but not limited to community service academic support fundraising and recruiting. 3. Trains strengthens and develops all student-athletes. 4. Learns understands and complies with all NCATA NCAA and Gannon University policies and requirements. 5. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible. 6. Has adequate training and background to properly plan implement train and coach elite-level acrobatics and tumbling skill sets. 7. Assist in the development and implementation of a year-round strength & conditioning program. 8. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics. 9. Effective communication and collaboration skills within the program department and University. 10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. Able to assist head coach with spotting student-athletes overhead spotting rig and mat movement as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through April.
Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS : Education: A bachelors degree; working knowledge of NCATA and NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Must successfully complete the USA Gymnastics safety course. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission. Experience: Gymnastics/Cheer/Acrobatics & Tumbling experience at the collegiate level. Coaching experience at the high school level or higher is strongly preferred. Licensure: Must have a valid drivers license in good standing and CPR AED and First Aid certified. Skills: Must have excellent communication and organization skills and technical knowledge of acrobatics and tumbling skill sets combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them. Must be a self-starter willing to learn and passionate about creating a positive productive atmosphere for student-athletes.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree and prior collegiate competitive and/or coaching experience.
Work Schedule
varies