ATHLETIC COACH SPIRIT

Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

ATHLETIC COACH

Position Number

8300460

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

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Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title

ATHLETIC COACH

Position Number

8300460

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

No

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Part-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

ATHLETICS

Location Code

ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a part time position responsible for the coordination, supervision, evaluation, performance and day-to-day operations of the Cheer Team.

• Organize and supervise all practices, games and campus events.
• Oversee the recruitment, tryouts and medical clearance for all participants.
• Manage Cheer Team budget, including ordering uniforms and necessary supplies.
• Schedule practice time.
• Supervise and direct the Cheer Team during men’s and women’s basketball games.
• Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelors degree in related field and one to three years previous coaching experience. Must have working knowledge of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of spirit program/cheerleading coaching is required. Training experience is also a plus. 
• Collegiate level spirit program coaching experience with thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards. 
• Vision and ability to build and maintain a Spirit Squad program to include allowable stunting. 
• Knowledge of basic NCAA rules and regulations. 
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication skills with supervisor as well as program participants. 
• Experience in stunting, spotting, tumbling, cheerleading, dance, choreography and mascot training.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Knowledge of applicable safety standards and basic NCAA rules and regulations.

Computer Skills

Microsoft office

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions

Lighting, Noise

Open Date

06/16/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$8,000

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$8,000

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed<....

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelors degree in a related field and one to three years previous coaching experience?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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