Director of Spirit and Traditions
Director of Spirit and Traditions
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Job Description
What Were Looking For
Baylor Athletics is seeking a motivated passionate and service-oriented team player to become the Director of Spirit and Traditions. This leadership role oversees all aspects of the administration and operations of the Spirit and Traditions Program including Songleaders All-Girl Cheer Co-Ed Cheer and Mascot teams.
This position will be responsible for fostering an environment rooted in excellence in athletics academics and personal growth through diverse and inclusive experiences at Baylor University and the community. This role plays a key part in teaching and mentoring of students recruitment retention and academic success of students in the Spirit and Traditions Program.
A bachelors degree and two years of relevant work experience are required. A masters degree and four years of relevant work experience is preferred. This position supervises a team of three: two full-time staff members and one part-time employee. This position reports directly to the Associate AD for Marketing and Fan Experience.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
What You Will Do
Program Oversight
- Lead the planning and execution of team practices performances competitions tryouts and appearances at athletic and university events.
- Develop annual team goals in alignment with Baylor Athletics mission and the Spirit and Traditions program vision.
- Provide skill instruction with a background of teaching various areas of cheer or dance techniques.
- Work closely with the Baylor Athletics Medicine staff and the Campus CARE team to support student health and wellbeing.
- Maintain office hours in conjunction with practice schedules.
- Ensure all community outreach and appearances comply with university policies and support brand visibility and revenue opportunities.
- Travel with teams to athletic events including but not limited to football basketball volleyball and other university-related events.
Student Development and Recruitment
- Support students academic responsibilities guidance and required study hours when necessary for the success of the student.
- Actively recruit high-character academically strong and athletically talented students in alignment with Baylors mission.
- Foster a culture of leadership accountability and integrity within the Spirit and Traditions teams.
- Oversee fundraising efforts for the Spirit and Traditions programs operational budget and national appearance opportunities.
Collaboration and Leadership
- Cultivate a strong team culture within area of oversight and consistent collaboration with other areas of Athletics and the University.
- Serve as a key member of the Marketing and Fan Experience leadership team ensuring consistent communication and collaboration.
- Contribute to talent acquisition and retention across areas of oversight.
- Act as a brand ambassador ensuring the proper use of Baylor brand guidelines across uniforms appearances and marketing initiatives.
- Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA Big 12 Conference and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Baylor Athletics Compliance staff.
- Oversee the Spirit and Traditions programs operating budget.
Other
- Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD for Marketing and Fan Experience.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission.
- Ability to comply with University policies.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic visionBaylor in Deeds. Also explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central TexasThis is Waco!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
