Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach

EXPIRED

Hawai‘i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the ‘okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.

Description

Job Summary:

The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling (A&T) Coach is responsible for overseeing the A&T program and reports directly to the Executive Director of Athletics (AD). Duties include but are not limited to, provide leadership and direction for the A&T program; choreograph, teach and develop team members’ skills and routines; manage the team budget; recruit quality athletes; coordinate and organize travel according to institutional and department rules and policies; and manage the program in a positive and student-athlete focused manner. Head coach must meet team roster and fundraising goals and work within the discount rate required of the team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year collegiate institution
• Two years of experience competing in or coaching a collegiate A&T team
• Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance is essential for this position as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as needed

Hawai‘i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the ‘okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.

Description

Job Summary:

The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling (A&T) Coach is responsible for overseeing the A&T program and reports directly to the Executive Director of Athletics (AD). Duties include but are not limited to, provide leadership and direction for the A&T program; choreograph, teach and develop team members’ skills and routines; manage the team budget; recruit quality athletes; coordinate and organize travel according to institutional and department rules and policies; and manage the program in a positive and student-athlete focused manner. Head coach must meet team roster and fundraising goals and work within the discount rate required of the team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year collegiate institution
• Two years of experience competing in or coaching a collegiate A&T team
• Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance is essential for this position as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience coaching a collegiate A&T team
• Previous NCAA DII experience
• Other sport related experience is beneficial as is teambuilding and mentoring experience
• Knowledge of the Hawaiian community and culture
• CPR/AED certification
• Attend to details to effectively act on policies necessary and appropriate for managing NCAA and PacWest Conference/NCATA related compliance. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary actions and/or termination of employment.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between and to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle. Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that requires utilizing excellent time and stress management skills.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. A & T team development (50%) - Provide instruction to student-athletes during practice and competition - Develop team members, including quality routines for the season - Practice acceptable standards of safety in accordance with NCAA guidelines and NCATA rules and regulations - Effectively communicate, interpret, and uphold the expectations and responsibilities of the team members as outlined in the student handbook as well as the student athlete manual - Ensure that all student athletes adhere to all university and code of conduct rules

2. A&T administration (40%) - Coordinate recruiting efforts and recruit academically and athletically qualified athletes - Work with the AD in coordinating all aspects of practice & competition schedules, facility usage, fundraising, equipment ordering, etc. - Establish and stay within annual budget - Organize and supervise all community engagement activities - Fundraise to meet annual goals and in cooperation with the AD and UR department

3. Perform other department duties as assigned and directed by the AD (10%) - Actively participate as an effective member of the team by completed assigned duties in a timely manner - Assist with seasonal peaks

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

_ Hawai'i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, age, color, disability or genetic information. Hawai'i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A post-job-offer, pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. _