Part-Time Cheer Coach (Adjunct)

Metropolitan State University•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure a high-quality experience for team members focused on skill development and proficiency, exemplary public presentation, and a supportive team environment. Coordinate and supervise all aspects of team practices, activities, events, and equipment. Recruit students for team participation, including advertising and conducting try-outs and developing and maintaining of relationships with high school programs and clubs. Assist department in maintaining team guidelines and expectations; ensure that these are fully communicated with team members. Identify and implement suitable fundraisers for the team and collaborate with the department in the development of the team budget and ongoing management of finances. Promote academic success and social/emotional well-being as key components of team success and work in consultation with the department to support the personal growth and development of team members. Implement university-approved team manual that includes University expectations for the team. Implement plans for individual and team skill development to ensure satisfactory team progress. Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit. This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s). The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI ) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at www.ifo.org / St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+ , persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Prior leadership experience in a similar setting
Excellent time management skills and organizational/planning abilities
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of the ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Evidence of a valid driver’s license, or ability to acquire a legal driver’s license or qualify for a reasonable accommodation
Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Three (3) Professional References

Responsibilities

Ensure a high-quality experience for team members focused on skill development and proficiency, exemplary public presentation, and a supportive team environment.
Coordinate and supervise all aspects of team practices, activities, events, and equipment.
Recruit students for team participation, including advertising and conducting try-outs and developing and maintaining of relationships with high school programs and clubs.
Assist department in maintaining team guidelines and expectations; ensure that these are fully communicated with team members.
Identify and implement suitable fundraisers for the team and collaborate with the department in the development of the team budget and ongoing management of finances.
Promote academic success and social/emotional well-being as key components of team success and work in consultation with the department to support the personal growth and development of team members.
Implement university-approved team manual that includes University expectations for the team.
Implement plans for individual and team skill development to ensure satisfactory team progress.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents