Head coach -Cheerleading, Part Time

College of the Holy Cross•Worcester, MA

55d•$20

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the guidance and development of student athletes that take part in the Cheerleading Program. The candidate will attend scheduled practices and games, advise students on skills and strategies and act as a key link to the Office of Student Involvement. The Holy Cross Cheer Team is a co-ed spirit group that functions out of the Office of Student Involvement. The team is responsible for promoting Holy Cross Athletics, generating school spirit, and representing the college. The cheer coach reports directly to the Assistant Director of Spirit Programs. The coach will be experienced with college-level cheer programs and have the leadership skills necessary to develop a cohesive team and a welcoming and inclusive team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required. Bachelor degree or current enrollment in a bachelor's program preferred.
Experience coaching and/or cheering groups at collegiate-level cheering
First Aid and CPR Certification
USA Cheer or UCA/NCA certification/membership
Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice schedules dictate
Availability for full time August week-long cheer camp.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree or current enrollment in a bachelor's program

Responsibilities

Provide mentorship, and teach skills to students and monitor adherence to team rules, regulations concerning conduct, appearance, behavior and attendance.
Attend all club practices/games (approximately up to 20 hours per week). The anticipated schedule is all home football games, some away football games, all home men's basketball games, all women's home basketball games. Potential travel to away competitions.
Attend cheer appearances at events and programs.
Assist with the planning and facilitation of Cheer Camp held in August.
Be aware of and help to implement program goals, guidelines.
Help maintain a culture of professionalism, inclusion and sporting conduct
Meet regularly with the Assistant Director of Student Involvement for Spirit Programs to discuss team progress.
Maintain professional relationships with the team, administration, vendors, and any members of national governing bodies.
Act as a mandatory reporter to the Department of Title IX/Equal Opportunity knowledge of or receipt of reports of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, hazing, and retaliation from students or other members of the College community.
Act as a first responder/assist in medical emergencies.
Ability to perform cheer instruction/choreography.
Ability to advise students appropriately about stunting, tumbling and any other gymnastic abilities while maintaining safety.