Head Cheer Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Head Cheer Coach is responsible for all matters concerning the cheer program at North Greenville University. He or she will cultivate and equip students to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching proper skills and skill development to student-athletes.

• Design and implement routines and stunts for student-athletes.

• Evaluation of routines and stunts with student-athletes.

• Instruction of student-athletes during practice sessions and games.

• Monitoring of academic progress and study hall attendance by student-athletes.

• Proper care and routine maintenance of equipment and uniforms.

• Budget and purchases related to the program.

• Securing team travel arrangements.

• Recruitment of student athletes which includes off campus contacts and evaluations as well as on campus visits and evaluations.

• Responsible for supervising graduate assistants and work study students.

• Recommendations for the employment of assistant coaches and graduate assistants.

• Fundraising for the program.

• Teaching student athlete positive Christian life skills.

• Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000

• Affirm an understanding of the University's Statement on Human Flourishing

• Agree to abide by the employee handbook, including community standards agreements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility ability to demonstrate basic routines and stunt skills, instruct a cheer practice, move for 2 hours during practice sessions, lift equipment or other items of 50 pounds.

• Hearing well enough to communicate with students and co-workers.

• Visual ability to drive, read and use a computer.

• Communication with students well enough to dictate instructions.

• Cognitive/Emotional - ability to critically think and concentrate.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• The position is a full-time position in Athletics. The head cheer coach reports directly to the Director of Athletics.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Coaches are required to work according to team schedules for practice, games, travel, and maintain normal office hours.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is required for games, recruiting and attending conference and other required meetings.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Experience as a player or coach required.

• Supports NGU's mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with a biblical model.