Cheerleading Advisor

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Lycoming College is hiring a Cheerleading Advisor to join our Athletics team.

This position directly supports our athletics department by being responsible for all aspects of the Lycoming College Cheerleading program. This individual will be responsible for organizing, developing, and implementing the cheerleading program.

This position is a part-time position that is allotted a maximum of 360 hours per fiscal year and these hours will be evaluated on a yearly basis. The pay for this position is $12.00 per hour.

Who We Are:

Lycoming College is hiring a Cheerleading Advisor to join our Athletics team.

This position directly supports our athletics department by being responsible for all aspects of the Lycoming College Cheerleading program. This individual will be responsible for organizing, developing, and implementing the cheerleading program.

This position is a part-time position that is allotted a maximum of 360 hours per fiscal year and these hours will be evaluated on a yearly basis. The pay for this position is $12.00 per hour.

Who We Are:
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Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and is becoming increasingly recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and for students gaining the skills needed upon graduation in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries, and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, including 30% international and domestic students of color. Students represent 25 states and territories and 15 countries.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role? - Organize, develop and implement a cheerleading program that will include game preparation, practice and supervision. - Organize and implement a preseason camp to promote teamwork and cohesiveness as well as to prepare the squad for the season. Preseason camp can take place during the academic year or prior depending on the date of first home football contest. - Ensure an active cheerleading squad that is an active participant at all home football games and all home men’s and women’s basketball games (not including games during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks) - Oversee a tryout/provisional period for the cheerleading program each year - Oversee recruitment of and mailings to prospective cheerleaders - Order supplies and equipment for the cheerleading program - Manage cheerleading program budget in coordination with the Director of Athletics - Oversee fundraising for the cheerleading program in coordination with the Director of Athletic Fundraising

What are we looking for?
Educational Requirements: High School diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience and Qualifications - Some cheerleading coaching experience required. - Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to fostering a positive work/learning environment - Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills - Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills (listening, verbal/non-verbal and written communication skills) - Demonstrates effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills - Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students, employees, co-workers - Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness and resilience - Promotes a positive work environment and engenders enthusiasm - Skillfully manages individual, group and organizational interactions - Computer skills essential (knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; experience using e-mail and Internet) What We Offer!

Employee Perks: - 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks. - Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities - Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees - Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter, please include a description of understanding of coaching in a liberal arts environment.

Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer criminal history background check, ACT 153 Clearances and motor vehicle record check will occur.

Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity!
We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.