Club Cheerleading Coach

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Marist University’s Athletics Department is seeking a part-time, 9-month Head Club Cheerleading Coach. The coach will coordinate all aspects of the cheerleading program, including recruitment, choreography, team selection and performances, practice planning, and ordering supplies. The role reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Intramural Sports/Club Sports/Camps and is based at the Marist University Main Campus. The work schedule is at the coach’s discretion, for 20 hours per week. The position pays $15,000 annually and is not eligible for university-sponsored benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Valid driver’s license with no serious convictions.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or the ability to obtain these certifications.
USA Cheer Safety and Risk Management Certification, or the ability to obtain this certification.
3–5 years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a competitive college cheer team member or as a coach of a college-level team.

Responsibilities

Coordinate member recruitment, choreography, team selection, and performances.
Organize and plan practice sessions.
Attend all home football and men’s and women’s basketball games.
Order supplies as necessary.
Attend all team practices and meetings, scheduled 3–4 times per week.
Supervise and attend team performances at home football and men’s and women’s basketball games.
Coordinate team travel and attend the Metro Conference Basketball Championships and national competitions.
Assist student leadership in making decisions regarding club operations.
Supervise team tryouts.