Job Title: Cheer Team Coach Department: Athletics Reports to: Director of Athletics FLSA Status: Exempt - 10-month assignment
General Function: Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Cheer Team Coach is responsible for the management and administration of all activities related to the Cheer Program and exercises direct supervision of recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes participating in these activities. The Cheer Team Coach also serves to support spectator and student engagement during athletic contests, assisting with designing and implementing programs that incorporate school spirit activation in new or long-standing College events and activities.
At William Jewell College, co-curricular activities are a meaningful part of a students educational experience, and all staff are committed to supporting academic excellence and graduation by monitoring students academic progress, well-being, and class attendance. As a member of the Jewell Community, the Cheer Team Coach is fully responsible for compliance with policies and procedures as well as all applicable bylaws of the governing body of the sport, compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations, as well as Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) rules, and all College policies and procedures. Serving as the model for appropriate conduct towards officials, spectators, and athletes while being committed to equity and inclusion in all activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement strategy while managing a Cheer Team scholarship budget in a coordinated effort with the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Admission to evaluate talent, recruit, and retain Cheer Team members to meet roster and performance targets set in collaboration with the Director. • Develop and manage team operations and budget, including coaching, choreography, equipment, travel, meals, uniforms, supplies, and various other training and performance logistics to ensure a consistent high-quality professional Cheer Team member experience and presence at campus events. • Operational duties include but are not limited to: • Developing a regular practice/rehearsal schedule to provide both individual and team development for cheer. • Evaluating students skills and reviewing performance at practice or events to determine the needs for individual or team improvement and adjusting coaching techniques as necessary based on the strengths and weaknesses of the team. • Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use and following established procedures in the event of injury. • Driving vans to transport team when appropriate. • Plan, promote, and conduct camps, clinics, and/or lessons to generate awareness of William Jewell College and the Cheer Team program while generating revenue to assist in underwriting Cheer Team activities. • Organize and conduct spirit activation in collaboration with the Department of Athletics, Cheer Team, or Athletic Band, Student Life, Office of Marketing, and the Office of Advancement to ensure students and attendees are engaged and entertained at community, campus, and athletic events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Minimum high school diploma; Bachelors degree preferred. • Experience as a coach or athlete in a collegiate-level Cheer, Dance, or Spirit program. • Ability to work effectively to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, alumni, and College staff. • Organization skills and ability to clearly explain each cheer skill to students. • Must possess a sufficient knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques for cheer. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Have or be willing to obtain a Missouri Class E Drivers License.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment as well as indoor and outdoor athletics facilities. Some travel required. Evening and weekend work required. Physically able to lift 25 pounds and attend practice and competitive sessions indoors and outdoors.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.