Head Cheerleading Coach - Contractual

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Head Cheerleading Coach - Contractual-(2400007O)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is accepting applications for a Head Cheerleading Coach. This contractual position will oversee Towson University's cheerleading team. This includes coaching and providing individualized and group skill instruction; program administration; recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified students; supporting academic enhancement, life skills and community service programs; fund raising; and participating in public relations and promotional activities conducted by the Department of Athletics and the University.

Head Cheerleading Coach - Contractual-(2400007O)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University is accepting applications for a Head Cheerleading Coach. This contractual position will oversee Towson University's cheerleading team. This includes coaching and providing individualized and group skill instruction; program administration; recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified students; supporting academic enhancement, life skills and community service programs; fund raising; and participating in public relations and promotional activities conducted by the Department of Athletics and the University.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities for the Head Cheerleading Coach include, but are not limited to the following:

· Supervising and leading cheer team at practices, home football games, men's and women's basketball and travel with team in postseason tournaments, cheerleading camp, and national competitions

· Assisting in enhancing game day atmosphere by working with other spirit groups with athletics, such as TU’s marching band, pep band, and the Towson Pom Squad

· Coordinating and conducting cheerleading recruitment; scheduling tryouts for the TU cheer squad

· Enforcing and maintaining safety standards and procedures associated with the involvement of cheerleading

· Following department and university policies and procedures

· Ensuring team receives proper training as required by the department and/or University

· Coordinating scheduling and activities for cheerleaders at university and other promotional events around campus

· Consulting on scheduling and planning fundraising efforts for summer camps, local/regional/national competitions and other financial needs for Towson Cheer Squad

The work hours for this position vary depending on cheer practices and game schedules. Travel is required. This position will work 9 – 10 hours per week.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of successful experience coaching cheerleading
• AACCA Certification and CPR, AED and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Salary and Benefits

$25.00 per hour. The position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For consideration, please submit a resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Organization

:Athletics Division

Primary Location

:Main Campus

Job Posting

:Apr 12, 2024