Assistant Coach - Acrobatics and Tumbling

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Assistant Coach - Acrobatics and Tumbling

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Job Title

Assistant Coach - Acrobatics and Tumbling

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Division

Office of the President

Department

Athletics Department

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Exempt

Salary Range

$34,000 - $37,000 / year

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

Morgan State University Acrobatics and Tumbling Assistant Coach is a full-time, 12-month position reporting directly to the head coach. The Assistant Coach will assist with all phases of coaching the intercollegiate acrobatics and tumbling team in accordance with

NCATA

,

NCAA

, and Morgan State University Athletics. The Assistant Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach will provide assistance with recruiting, game day management, organization management, community engagement, and

other program duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with providing positive guidance, skill instruction, and concepts to the Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athletes.

Assist with individual training sessions.

Monitor the study hall hours of the Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athletes.

Participate in planning meetings with the head coach to strategize and coordinate practices and competition activities.

Assist the head coach with promoting and monitoring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athletes.

Assist with recruiting quality student-athletes to maintain preferred squad size by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in-person or by video, and on-campus visits all within

MSU

,

NCAA

, and

NCATA

rules.

Maintain a database of all prospective student-athletes including high school, junior college, and transfers.

Respond to all inquiries received within a reasonable timeframe, preferably 24 hours.

Build and maintain recruiting schedules.

Assist with all aspects of managing official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes,

including all associated documentation.

Assist the head coach in creating and cultivating professional relationships with the community to build sponsorship and other fundraising opportunities.

Assist the head coach in building and fostering relationships with local, regional, and national high schools.

Assist the head coach with coordinating in community service activities with

MSU

student

development staff and student-athletes.

Assist the head coach with planning and coordinating summer camps and clinics on the campus of

MSU

.

Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities that will translate to the growth of the Acrobatics & Tumbling program.

Ensure compliance and sound judgment with the University’s Title IX and other

MSU

policies and procedures.

Manage

MSU

and student information confidentially and ethically.

Assist with the coordination and performance of competition day management as necessary.

Must be able to travel on an as-needed basis.

Perform other duties, including administrative, as assigned by the head coach, sports administrator and/or the Vice President & Director of Athletics or designee.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Educational:

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited College or University.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of coaching experience in Acrobatics & Tumbling at any level is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

5 years of Acrobatics & Tumbling coaching experience, experience coaching Acrobatics &

Tumbling at an

NCAA

Division I college athletics program.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess strong tumbling skills, planning, assessment and analysis, organizational skills, and experience coaching Acrobatics & Tumbling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Candidates should be

Ability to provide instruction/feedback to student-athletes while standing, except during team breaks

Ability to lift, pull and push mats and other equipment used for Acrobatics & Tumbling

Ability to climb stairs, bend, squat and other movements associated with coaching an Acrobatics & Tumbling program

Ability to use a computer, laptop, telephone, mats, props, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skill in cultivating and maintaining relationships.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | ST01332 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Open Date | 10/18/2024 | | Application Review Date | | | Job Close Date | 11/15/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least one year of coaching experience in Acrobatics & Tumbling at any level?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

4. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Transcripts (unofficial ) 2. Supporting Document

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