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Head Coach, Competitive Cheer
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Posted:
15 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
12 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Head Competitive Cheer Coach position is a full-time 12 month position and is responsible for coaching managing and directing all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The Competitive Cheer team competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes. 2. Schedules all competitive events and competitive facilities. 3. Schedules all practices and practice facilities. 4. Coordinates advanced scheduling with budget approval for all transportation hotel and meal requirements for away contests. 5. Completes all expense reports for all expenses associated with home and away contests. 6. Purchases issues maintains and collects all team uniforms and equipment. 7. Oversees program budget and all related activities. 8. Teaches advanced level stunting baskets tumbling and pyramids safely and with proper technique. 9. Monitors and supports all student-athletes in their academic pursuits. 10. Monitors educates and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom during competitions and practices and within campus and community living. 11. Advises administration of any significant accomplishments (athletic academic civic) obtained by any member of the team. 12. Identifies hires and supervises full-time staff volunteer(s) manager(s) and/or student assistant(s). 13. Participates in an annual review of the season with the Athletic Administration. 14. Learns understands and complies with all USA Cheer safety rules and Gannon University regulations. 15. Passes the NCAA educational modules on an annual basis. 16. Develop and implement camps and clinics. 17. Works collaboratively to develop and implement initiatives that support the program alumni engagement development and promotional. 18. Performs other duties related as assigned.
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 with heavier emphasis August through April.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelors degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer 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 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. Experience and expertise in both cheer and dance.
Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule required.
The Head Competitive Cheer Coach position is a full-time 12 month position and is responsible for coaching managing and directing all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The Competitive Cheer team competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes. 2. Schedules all competitive events and competitive facilities. 3. Schedules all practices and practice facilities. 4. Coordinates advanced scheduling with budget approval for all transportation hotel and meal requirements for away contests. 5. Completes all expense reports for all expenses associated with home and away contests. 6. Purchases issues maintains and collects all team uniforms and equipment. 7. Oversees program budget and all related activities. 8. Teaches advanced level stunting baskets tumbling and pyramids safely and with proper technique. 9. Monitors and supports all student-athletes in their academic pursuits. 10. Monitors educates and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom during competitions and practices and within campus and community living. 11. Advises administration of any significant accomplishments (athletic academic civic) obtained by any member of the team. 12. Identifies hires and supervises full-time staff volunteer(s) manager(s) and/or student assistant(s). 13. Participates in an annual review of the season with the Athletic Administration. 14. Learns understands and complies with all USA Cheer safety rules and Gannon University regulations. 15. Passes the NCAA educational modules on an annual basis. 16. Develop and implement camps and clinics. 17. Works collaboratively to develop and implement initiatives that support the program alumni engagement development and promotional. 18. Performs other duties related as assigned.
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 with heavier emphasis August through April.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelors degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer 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 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. Experience and expertise in both cheer and dance.
Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule required.
Required Experience:
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