Spirit & Traditions Coordinator

Baylor University • Waco, TX

22h

About The Position

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities. Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “ Great Colleges to Work For” . Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career. What We Are Looking For Baylor Athletics is seeking a motivated, qualified individual to be our Spirit & Traditions Coordinator. This individual will serve on our Baylor Spirit coaching staff and help oversee the 85 members of our Spirit teams. Baylor’s Spirit teams include All-Girl Cheer, Coed Cheer, Songleaders Dance Team, and Mascots. This role would serve as the primary coach for our mascot team and also serve as an assistant coach for our All-Girl Cheer team. Our two mascots, Bruiser and Marigold, are among the elite mascots in the country including multiple National Championship winning seasons at the College Classic. This role will help hire and oversee our 12 students who rotate as our mascots at all of our athletic events. As an assistant coach for the All-Girl Cheer team, this individual will be expected to be at every All-Girl practice. They will also assist during various game days to serve as the lead Spirit contact at any given event.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in the collegiate Spirit industry either as a team member or a coach
• 1 year of experience in coaching cheerleading and mascots
• In-depth knowledge and skill for teaching collegiate All-Girl cheer at a high level
• Knowledgeable about the latest trends for collegiate Spirit teams and mascots
• An effective communicator and educator to teach team members how to grow in their skills and as individuals
• A responsible, punctual individual who can be relied upon to oversee a large group of college students
• A deep passion for working in the collegiate Spirit industry
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mascot team of Bruiser and Marigold to maintain highly successful and visible mascots in the college athletics industry
• Create practice plans for Mascot practices and assist in preparation for mascot’s game day and national performances
• Assist with administrative tasks for the program during weekly office hours
• Serve as the assistant coach for All-Girl cheer team helping grow team members in their skills and as individuals
• Assist on game days when assigned to be the lead Spirit contact of the event
• Assist in Spirit team travel to road games, conference tournament games, and NCAA appearances
• Assist in driving program revenue by managing mascot appearances
• Assist in supporting students' academic responsibilities, guidance, and required study hours when necessary for the success of the student
• Assist in actively recruiting academically and athletically talented students in accordance with the philosophy of Baylor University
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Fan Experience department during each week to ensure Baylor Spirit is effectively enhancing each game day
• Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Benefits

• As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.
• Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees