Interim Head Cheerleading Coach - OPS

University of North Florida Alumni Association•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Cheerleading Coach is responsible for coaching cheerleaders on techniques and routines for events and competitions. This includes managing tryouts, selecting team members, and providing instruction during practices and performances. The coach will also coordinate travel and logistics for cheerleading competitions, develop competitive routines, and ensure team readiness for local and national events.

Requirements

Primary Job Functions
Manage cheerleader tryouts and select a team that positively represents a Division I program.
Coach and instruct cheerleaders on rules, regulations, equipment usage, and techniques.
Observe cheerleaders during events and practices to determine individual and team improvement needs.
Coordinate with athletics administrators for game day responsibilities and community engagement.
Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, NCAA, and NCA rules and regulations.
Report all known NCAA violations in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and apparel.
Follow procedures for business office, academics, eligibility, sports medicine, strength & conditioning and marketing.
Meet annual fundraising goals set by athletic administration.
Manage the cheerleading program within the allotted budget.
Hold a current coaching credential recognized by USA Cheer.
Certified in CPR-AED or able to become certified.
Coordinate and lead participation in cheerleading camps and competitions, including collaboration on choreography, travel planning, and performance evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in competitive cheerleading environments and familiarity with national competition standards.
Experience in judging or organizing cheerleading competitions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach cheerleaders on techniques and routines for events and competitions.
Manage tryouts and select team members.
Provide instruction during practices and performances.
Coordinate travel and logistics for cheerleading competitions.
Develop competitive routines.
Ensure team readiness for local and national events.
Manage cheerleader tryouts and select a team that positively represents a Division I program.
Coach and instruct cheerleaders on rules, regulations, equipment usage, and techniques.
Observe cheerleaders during events and practices to determine individual and team improvement needs.
Coordinate with athletics administrators for game day responsibilities and community engagement.
Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, NCAA, and NCA rules and regulations.
Report all known NCAA violations in accordance with policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and apparel.
Follow procedures for business office, academics, eligibility, sports medicine, strength & conditioning and marketing.
Meet annual fundraising goals set by athletic administration.
Manage the cheerleading program within the allotted budget.
Hold a current coaching credential recognized by USA Cheer.
Certified in CPR-AED or able to become certified.
Coordinate and lead participation in cheerleading camps and competitions, including collaboration on choreography, travel planning, and performance evaluation.