Part Time Cheer Coach

Colorado School of Mines • Colorado, CO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Cheer Coach will assist in directing activities for the club cheer program within Colorado School of Mines policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Part-Time Cheer Coach is responsible for supporting the athletic and academic development of student-athletes while focusing on student-athlete welfare. This is a 10 month position beginning in August.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in coaching cheer at a competitive level.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment and manage stressful situations.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with many internal and external entities in a variety of ways. Must be able to communicate with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administration and prospective student-athletes and their families.

Responsibilities

• Conducting all in-season and out-of-season sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Assist with filming and technique instruction.
• Travel to all competitions – in-state and out-of-state when able.
• Must be fully knowledgeable and adhere to all rules and regulations of the NCAA, RMAC (as applicable) and Colorado School of Mines.
• Administrative duties such as travel plans, compliance logs, on campus visits, etc.
• Attend meetings as necessary.
• Collaborate annual and long term recruiting strategies that reflect the University, Department and program values.
• Assist in the recruitment of quality student-athletes, commensurate with the admissions qualifications of Colorado School of Mines.
• Maintain good relations with the parents of prospective and current student-athletes.
• Timely and respectful response to all recruiting communications.
• Local travel for recruiting when necessary.
• Must have an understanding of fundraising strategies.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports in the intercollegiate program.
• Must be willing to work odd hours including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Failure to comply with Colorado School of Mines regulations and policies will be cause for termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to clearly communicate status of team as a club program.

Benefits

• Access to discount programs through the State of Colorado
• Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
• Access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
• Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
• On campus daycare center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level