Asstistant Cheerleading Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist head coach with managing cheerleading practices and performances.

• Attend all game day performances (Home Football Games, Home Men & Women's Basketball Games, etc.)

• Supervise cheerleaders at games, competitions, and other planned events involving cheerleading.

• Assisting the Head Coach with clinics and recruiting: on campus/remotely and at different events in the area

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience on a collegiate cheerleading team.

• Staffing experience preferred.

• Can work nights and weekends with also the ability to travel.

• Be a positive mentor to student-athletes

• Able to be responsible and organized when working with the Head Coach, and other Athletic Staff

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.