Cheer Coach - Part-Time

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Head Cheer coach is responsible to Plan and manage a Club Cheerleading program that works collaboratively with Student Organizations and Athletics to represent the University of Bridgeport. Athletic administration will work closely to provide the administrative support necessary to assist the head coach.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Represent the University of Bridgeport and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.

• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and its mission.

• Identify and recruits, and retains members for the cheer program

• Promote cheerleading at the University of Bridgeport and have the squad attend various sporting events as well as University events.

• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of the program.

• Administer cheer policies as set forth by the governing body standards and the key to UB

• Organize and facilitate all practice sessions, contest preparation, and competition

• Adhere to budgets as established by the Athletic Department.

• Assist in promotion and public relations activities for the University

• Create a high level of visibility on campus and in the community

• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.

• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• CPR/AED certification;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Coaching and /or cheer participation , preferable at the college level

• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;

• Candidate must have a valid driver's license and meet University of Bridgeport's Driving Requirements;

• Willingness to fundraise;

• Ability to interact with all levels of the university community.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X Work with fumes or airborne particles X Work near moving mechanical parts X Risk of electrical shock X Vibration X

Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing X Walking X Sitting X Talking & Hearing X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X Climbing or balancing X Bending, pulling, pushing X Driving X

Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 75 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X

Vision requirements:

___ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

X No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

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