Assistant Coach -Cheerleading

SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE•Carneys Point Township, NJ

13d•$2,000 - $4,000

About The Position

The Assistant Coach assists the head coach in supporting student-athlete academic success, recruiting prospective student-athletes in accordance with the College’s mission and recruitment procedures, and planning and directing the applicable sports program and athletic team. The assistant coach collaborates with other coaches on team preparation and strategy, promotes leadership and sportsmanship, and helps ensure athlete eligibility and safety. The role also supports athletics marketing and public relations, oversees sports equipment and supplies, and participates in coaching meetings and professional development.

Requirements

Experience playing and coaching the designated sport.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, family members, faculty, staff, administrators, and high school and college athletic staff.
Working knowledge of current and emerging computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of the rules, strategies, and techniques of the applicable sport.
Knowledge of physical conditioning methods.
Knowledge of divisional regulations pertaining to the sport.
Knowledge of College rules and regulations governing sports schedules and activities within and outside the College.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies required to provide facilities suitable for the applicable sport.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct a sports program or athletic team.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in monitoring student-athletes’ academic progress and providing or enforcing appropriate interventions when deficiencies arise.
Maintain positive relationships with New Jersey high school coaches to support recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
Collaborate with other coaches to plan and direct the athletic team, assign positions, prepare players for competition, develop strategies to improve performance, and determine game strategy.
Model and encourage leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive citizenship.
Assist in verifying athlete eligibility before competition.
In the head coach’s absence, be responsible for student-athlete safety and conduct during team practices, games, events, and activities, and notify the athletic director of issues.
Support marketing and public relations by providing timely contest results, sharing student-athlete success stories, and promoting athletics in the community, including through social media.
Assist in overseeing the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies.
Participate in regular coaching meetings and professional development as designated by the athletic director.
Perform other duties as assigned.