Head Spirit Coach, part-time
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Posted Date: Jun 26, 2026
Expired Date: Jul 31, 2026QUALIFICATION
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Position Information
Position Title
Head Spirit Coach, part-time
Department
Athletics
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Head Spirit Coach, part-time
Department
Athletics
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary
The Head Coach directs, plans, and manages the operation of the Spirit program including academic performance of student-athletes, coaching and training, recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, public relations, fundraising and promotion. The Spirit Program encompasses Griffon Cheer, Griffon Dance, and Max the Griffon.
This is a 10-month, part-time position with no benefits.
Employment dates are tentatively mid-July thru mid-May.
Essential Job Duties
- Manage Griffon Cheer, Griffon Dance, and Max the Griffon and its student-athletes.
- Manage, organize, and coordinate the Griffon Spirit Teams’ involvement in home football game day and home men’s and women’s basketball game day.
- Monitor the academic performance of student-athletes.
- Monitor the mental and physical health of student-athletes.
- Develop training programs for team and individual student-athletes.
- Coordinate the team travel arrangements and logistics.
- Manage budget operations for the program and fundraise as necessary.
- Initiate, coordinate, and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
- Communicate as necessary with Sports Medicine staff/Sports Performance personnel regarding the health and injury status of student-athletes to help make better decisions regarding their training.
- Participate in monthly meetings with supervisor.
- Assist in the education of student-athletes on topics related to their health and wellness.
- Serve as a major marketing tool for the Athletic Department.
- Recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes to participate in either Griffon Cheer, Griffon Dance, or Max the Griffon.
- Responsible for planning and coordinating all Spirit Team/Mascot practices and appearances.
- Responsible for developing and managing all cheer and dance fall and winter youth camps.
- Reports to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.
- Perform administrative duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or commensurate experience.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain within the first 30 days or employment, appropriate coaching/safety certification.
- First Aid/CPR training is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to display the effective leadership skills necessary to run an athletic program.
- Ability to coach student-athletes.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport.
- Knowledge of the specific skills required for each position.
- Knowledge of budget management.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to the sport.
- Ability to hire, supervise and manage staff.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment.
- Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Demands
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Additional Demands
Hours of Work
Varies with the needs of the department and sport teams.
10-month position — mid-July thru mid-May
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | PT051P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 07/20/2026 | | Open Date | 06/24/2026 | | Priority Deadline | 07/01/2026 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education attained?
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
* Are you certified in CPR/AED?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial) 4. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Optional Documents
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