Head Coach Acrobatics and Tumbling

Merrimack College•North Andover, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach will build, launch, and direct a new, balanced, and competitive NCAA Division I intercollegiate acrobatics and tumbling program at Merrimack College. The coach leads and supervises all aspects of the program, including recruiting academically qualified student-athletes, developing training sessions and practices, preparing teams for competition, and supporting student-athletes’ athletic, academic, personal, and overall development. This is a full-time position reporting to an assigned sports administrator. The coach oversees the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, conference, and Merrimack College rules, regulations, and policies. The role also involves managing the program budget, building community support, developing program revenue, and collaborating with Athletics leadership on strategic growth, facilities, and expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting student-athletes’ academic success, personal development, and overall well-being.
Ability to cultivate a team culture rooted in fairness, honesty, respect, and sportsmanship consistent with NCAA and institutional values.
Genuine passion for acrobatics and tumbling and for mentoring and developing student-athletes in and outside practice and competition.
Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.
Strong work ethic and commitment to competitive excellence while upholding high standards of integrity.
Professionalism and the ability to positively represent the institution, athletics department, and program.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

One year of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the acrobatics and tumbling program through effective communication and planning, strong organizational and administrative skills, sound decision-making, and visionary leadership.
Recruit quality student-athletes to meet enrollment goals by evaluating talent, communicating with prospective student-athletes and their parents or guardians, arranging campus visits, completing required forms, and coordinating with the athletic compliance office as needed.
Determine athletic scholarship allocations for prospective student-athletes within requirements established by athletic administration.
Plan and conduct effective team practices and individual skill instruction, and teach the sport.
Prepare individual student-athletes and the team for competition.
Build a competitive Division I schedule and submit it in advance to the assigned sports administrator for approval.
Manage the program’s department-approved budget responsibly.
Meet program revenue goals by establishing and conducting camps and clinics and working with alumni and the athletic department’s friends and family program.
Collaborate with Athletics leadership on strategic growth initiatives, facility utilization, and program expansion.
Support the whole student-athlete’s athletic, academic, and personal development, including individual well-being and life skills.
Help monitor and ensure student-athletes’ academic progress.
Represent the program with professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.
Build a community of fans and friends on and off campus to support and engage with the acrobatics and tumbling community.
Foster and maintain a culture committed to NCAA rules compliance.
Participate in departmental activities, including staff meetings, compliance education, culture and belonging training, guest speakers, and other events and meetings.
Fulfill other areas of responsibility related to the swimming and diving program as assigned by the sports administrator and/or Director of Athletics.