Head Coach, Competitive Cheer

Gannon University•Erie, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Competitive Cheer Coach position is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for coaching, managing, and directing all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The Competitive Cheer team competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
Working knowledge of USA Cheer safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
A valid driver’s license with a good driving history is required.
Excellent communication skills
Technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above, combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them.
Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Nice To Haves

Cheer or dance experience at the collegiate level; preferably with competitive experience at NCA & NDA Nationals.
Team coaching experience at the high school level or higher.
Experience participating on or coaching programs that have a collaborative approach to their cheer and dance programs.
Experience and expertise in both cheer and dance.

Responsibilities

Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
Schedules all competitive events and competitive facilities.
Schedules all practices and practice facilities.
Coordinates advanced scheduling, with budget approval, for all transportation, hotel, and meal requirements for away contests.
Completes all expense reports for all expenses associated with home and away contests.
Purchases, issues, maintains, and collects all team uniforms and equipment.
Oversees program budget and all related activities.
Teaches advanced level stunting, baskets, tumbling, and pyramids safely and with proper technique.
Monitors and supports all student-athletes in their academic pursuits.
Monitors, educates, and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom, during competitions and practices, and within campus and community living.
Advises administration of any significant accomplishments (athletic, academic, civic) obtained by any member of the team.
Identifies, hires, and supervises full-time staff, volunteer(s), manager(s), and/or student assistant(s).
Participates in an annual review of the season with the Athletic Administration.
Learns, understands, and complies with all USA Cheer safety rules and Gannon University regulations.
Passes the NCAA educational modules on an annual basis.
Develop and implement camps and clinics.
Works collaboratively to develop and implement initiatives that support the program – alumni engagement, development, and promotional.
Performs other duties related as assigned.