Assistant Spirit Squad Coach

EXPIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Spirit Squad Coach is a part-time position responsible for assisting the Head Spirit Squad Coach with practices, football and basketball games, clinics, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, organization and inventory of program gear, building community support, and monitoring student-athlete academic progress.

Supervision Received/Exercised:

This position reports to the Head Spirit Squad Coach and has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Attend all practices and games - Assist with recruiting efforts and evaluation of qualified student-athletes
- Develop and implement fundraising initiatives to support the program
- Monitor student-athletes’ academic schedules, grades, and overall progress
- Promote and model good sportsmanship and enforce appropriate team behavior
- Assist athletic administration with alumni relations initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all College, team, NCAA Division III, and USA Cheer rules and regulations

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Spirit Squad Coach is a part-time position responsible for assisting the Head Spirit Squad Coach with practices, football and basketball games, clinics, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, organization and inventory of program gear, building community support, and monitoring student-athlete academic progress.

Supervision Received/Exercised:

This position reports to the Head Spirit Squad Coach and has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Attend all practices and games - Assist with recruiting efforts and evaluation of qualified student-athletes
- Develop and implement fundraising initiatives to support the program
- Monitor student-athletes’ academic schedules, grades, and overall progress
- Promote and model good sportsmanship and enforce appropriate team behavior
- Assist athletic administration with alumni relations initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all College, team, NCAA Division III, and USA Cheer rules and regulations
- Positively represent Alma College in all community, media, and recruiting interactions
- Support the mission and philosophy of Alma College and the athletic department
- Foster student-athlete development as engaged members of the campus and broader community
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Spirit Squad Coach or Athletics Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
  
• Collegiate-level playing and/or coaching experience
  
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III, STUNT, and NCA rules and structure, and understanding of Division III student-athlete philosophy
  
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
  
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  
• Ability to perform all essential job functions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.

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