Cheerleading Coordinator

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Title: Cheerleading Coordinator - 999088

Position Number:  999088 

Unit/Department: Cheerleaders/Band

Salary: Monthly Stipend for eight months. This part-time position is not eligible for benefits. 

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking applicants for a cheer coordinator. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics.

Title: Cheerleading Coordinator - 999088

Position Number:  999088 

Unit/Department: Cheerleaders/Band

Salary: Monthly Stipend for eight months. This part-time position is not eligible for benefits. 

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.

The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking applicants for a cheer coordinator. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required
Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of applicable NCAA rules and regulations
Ability to build rapport with students, coaches, and staff
Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance
Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred
Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred

Job Duties:

• 60% - Coach and develop student-athletes - (Essential)
• 20% - Organize and execute all practice sessions and meetings - (Essential)
• 10% - Develop a yearly fundraising plan to enhance the experience of team members - (Essential)
• 10% - Lead recruitment of student-athletes - (Essential)
• % - Perform other duties as assigned - (Essential)
• % - All of the duties described above require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, Pioneer Football League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Drake University. - (Essential)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are asked to complete the online job application through Drake's site and provide a resume/cv; cover letter; and contact information for three (3) references.

Review of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.

Have Questions?

Question about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at jobs@drake.edu .

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.