Cheer Head Coach

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Spirit Program Director/Head Coed Cheer Coach

“This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)”

The United States Air Force Academy Athletics Department seeks highly qualified applicants for the position of Spirit Program Director/Head Coed Cheer Coach. This is a full-time position and reports jointly to the Director of Athletics and CEO of the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AFAAC).

The Spirit Program Director/Head Coed Cheer Coach is responsible for leading, instructing and providing Coed coaching expertise to Division I competitive cadet-athletes for the Air Force Academy Spirit Program. Coaching and providing individual instruction to all members of the varsity and Junior Varsity cheer and dance teams. Promote Academic excellence and Character Development to future Air Force Officers.

Spirit Program Director/Head Coed Cheer Coach

“This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)”

The United States Air Force Academy Athletics Department seeks highly qualified applicants for the position of Spirit Program Director/Head Coed Cheer Coach. This is a full-time position and reports jointly to the Director of Athletics and CEO of the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AFAAC).

The Spirit Program Director/Head Coed Cheer Coach is responsible for leading, instructing and providing Coed coaching expertise to Division I competitive cadet-athletes for the Air Force Academy Spirit Program. Coaching and providing individual instruction to all members of the varsity and Junior Varsity cheer and dance teams. Promote Academic excellence and Character Development to future Air Force Officers.

Successful candidates will be those that have extensive knowledge of USA Cheer guidelines for safety, demonstrated experience and success in coaching Collegiate Coed Spirit programs. Essential qualities expected of every staff member include the personal attributes of integrity, cooperation, initiative, and organizational management. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduates demonstrated excellence in developing character/leadership qualities on and off the field.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities.TheEmployee willaccomplish thedutiesandresponsibilitiesas theSpirit Program Director asagreed uponwiththeAFAAC CEO andDirector of Athletics.TheEmployee willfullysupportthemissionand objectives oftheAirForceAcademy, Departmentof Athletics andtheAFAAC.TheEmployee will helpdirect and beresponsible forthe operationoftheU.S.AirForceAcademyIntercollegiate Spirit Program,toinclude,but not be limited to, the following:

• Directing all activities of the Cheer, Dance & Mascot team and staff.
• Supervision and oversight of a part-time Dance Team Coach
• Coaching and providing individual instruction to all members of the Cheer & Mascot Team.
• Serving on national committees if the opportunity arises.
• Direct the acquisition of all equipment, supplies and uniforms with the equipment manager.
• Assisting with preparing and organizing the team's schedules.
• Organizing and being present at all related practices, contests and appearances.
• Ensuring that cadets represent the Academy in a dignified manner both in actions and dress.
• Attending Athletic Department coach’s meetings, as necessary.
• Assisting with organizing and administering AFAAC sponsored sports camps and clinics for Cheer.
• Taking an active leadership role in fundraising for the Falcon Athletic Fund for the Spirit Program
• Adhere to all NCAA Rules/Regulations and USAFA Standards

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as written and oral communication skills.
• 1-3 years coaching experience at the intercollegiate level. Head coach experience at the intercollegiate level is aplus.
• A dedication to the success of cadet-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors, and a commitment to integrity, general equity, and diversity.
• Ability to supervise, direct, and manage the Spirit program.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends as well as travel with the spirit team on away competitions throughout the academic year.

Base salary range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00. Salary based on extensive and successful Division I experience coaching COED Spirit Program.

Receipt of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The United States Air Force Academy, located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an undergraduate institution that awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead in the United States Air Force and in service to our nation. Applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to this mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom, as instructors and mentors. The student body consists of approximately 4,000 men and women representing every state and several foreign countries. The Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian educators. The curriculum includes core academic and professional courses, and 27 disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors.