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Assistant Coach, Cheerleading


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Assistant Coach Cheerleading

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Head Coach the Assistant Coach will be responsible for implementing skill development programs for the Cheerleading program. This is a part-time 12-month position with the majority of duties being performed September through April with other duties as needed in the off-months.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assume the duties of the Head Coach in their absence.

  • The Assistant Coach is expected to be at practices mens and womens basketball games competitions alumni events and fundraising events.

  • Provide instruction in team concepts and sports etiquette.

  • The Assistant Coach is always expected to exhibit strong leadership skills.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist with planning marketing and executing of team fundraisers alumni events and parent activities.

  • Be familiar with the Universitys Student Code of Conduct and other institutional policies and guidelines that establish expectations for student behavior and activities.

  • Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.

  • Provide advice and assistance to the Head Coach to help solve challenging and difficult situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors degree

  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrated effective coaching experience with a collegiate or competitive cheerleading program (or a combination of coaching and relevant experience)

  • USA Cheer certification

  • Knowledge of the rules and safety regulations of the sport of cheerleading

  • Knowledge of all styles of cheerleading (NCA UCA STUNT ect.)

  • Knowledge of various social media platforms and experience creating social media content preferred

  • Administrative skills such as prioritization organization and budgeting are needed.

  • Must be self-directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work under pressure.

  • The successful candidate will be subject to a motor vehicle record check and other University require background checks.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

  • Frequent evening and weekend hours required

  • Occasional day time hours

  • Some travel required

Pay Transparency

This position has a fixed rate of $15.73 per hour. Clickhereto learn more about the Universitys approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Josephs University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York (not including New York City zip codes) and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Josephs University is a private Catholic Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and to make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Josephs University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Josephs University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities including admission and employment in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator e-mail visit Campion Student Center suite 243 or call . To learn more about the Universitys Title IX policies the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination sexual harassment or other form of sexual misconduct and the Universitys response to reports and/or formal complaints please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks the Form I-9 Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) and Title IX.

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