Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach Coach position is a part-time 10-month position responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The program competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes. 2. Trains strengthens and develops all cheer and/or dance student-athletes under the direction of the Head Coach. 3. Learns understands and complies with all USA Cheer rules (cheer) NDA safety rules (dance) and Gannon University regulations. 4. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible. 5. Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team. 6. Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach. 7. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics. 8. Teaches advanced level stunting baskets and pyramids safely and with proper technique. 9. Teaches and spots beginner to elite tumbling skills safely and with proper technique. 10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelors degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer and/or NDA safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Licensure: A valid drivers license with a good driving history is required. Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above for cheer or dance combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Cheer or dance experience at the collegiate level; preferably with competitive experience at NCA & NDA Nationals. Team coaching experience at the high school level or higher. Experience participating on or coaching programs that have a collaborative approach to their cheer and dance programs.
Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule required.
The Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach Coach position is a part-time 10-month position responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The program competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes. 2. Trains strengthens and develops all cheer and/or dance student-athletes under the direction of the Head Coach. 3. Learns understands and complies with all USA Cheer rules (cheer) NDA safety rules (dance) and Gannon University regulations. 4. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible. 5. Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team. 6. Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach. 7. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics. 8. Teaches advanced level stunting baskets and pyramids safely and with proper technique. 9. Teaches and spots beginner to elite tumbling skills safely and with proper technique. 10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelors degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer and/or NDA safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Licensure: A valid drivers license with a good driving history is required. Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above for cheer or dance combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Cheer or dance experience at the collegiate level; preferably with competitive experience at NCA & NDA Nationals. Team coaching experience at the high school level or higher. Experience participating on or coaching programs that have a collaborative approach to their cheer and dance programs.
Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule required.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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