Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer & Dance
Posted Date: Aug 09, 2024
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
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Work Type
Full-time
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Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer & Dance
Posting Number
AS871P
Subdivision
Athletic Director's Office
Division
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer & Dance
Apply NowPosting Number
AS871P
Subdivision
Athletic Director's Office
Division
Athletics
Department
Competitive Cheer and Stunt
Location
Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The Assistant Competitive Cheer & Dance Coach position is a full-time, 12 month position and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The program competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the
NCA
&
NDA
Collegiate National Championship annually. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
:
Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
Trains, strengthens, and develops all cheer and/or dance student-athletes on a year-round schedule, under the direction of the Head Coach.
Learns, understands, and complies with all
USA
Cheer rules (cheer),
NDA
safety rules (dance) and Gannon University regulations.
Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team.
Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach.
Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics.
Teaches advanced level stunting and tumbling skills (cheer) and/or provides choreography and instruction of advanced tricks, turns, leaps and specialty skills in a variety of styles (dance).
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree; working knowledge of
USA
Cheer and/or
NDA
safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.
Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above for cheer or dance, combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: 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.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis August through April.
Exempt Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Professional
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Full-Time
Position Length
12M
Hours per Week
As required.
Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule required.
Shift
Other
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents
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