Head Cheer Coach

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Location:

Forest City, IA

| | | Position: Head Cheer Coach | |

Location:

Forest City, IA Apply Now

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The Waldorf University Athletics Department is seeking qualified and interested candidates for Head Cheer Coach. Waldorf is a member of NAIA. Successful fulfillment of Cheer coaching responsibilities includes, but is not limited to strong organizational, communication and leadership skills; recruitment of quality student-athletes, instruction of techniques and fundamentals, mentoring, retention of student-athletes, a commitment to ensuring strong atmosphere of the student-athletes’ academic progress including monitoring student-athletes’ progress toward a degree; community involvement; attend all staff meetings, and any other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Ideal candidates will have collegiate coaching experience at the NAIA level, proven ability and desire to recruit quality student athletes (especially from Iowa and surrounding areas), and a commitment to the development of individuals and the team.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible and primarily 10-month (August through May annually) position with limited time commitments during June and July to complete any ongoing recruitment activities, attendance or representation at orientation day and Athletic department fundraising event(s), as well as monitoring responding to email or messages as needed.

Coaching Responsibilities (included, but are not limited to): responsible for all phases of the cheer program in a manner compatible with Athletics Department and Waldorf University philosophies.

• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication and leadership skills with athletes and University staff/faculty;
• Recruit quality cheer student-athletes;
• Provide instruction of associated skill sets, fundamentals, coaching skills and psychological skills training;
• Schedule practices, events, and competitions, including travel arrangements when necessary;
• Coordinate wtih Strength & Conditioning staff for team workouts;
• Set and maintain a high standard of compliance with all NAIA and institutional rules and regulations at all times for self, coaching staff and athletes;
• Meet administration, mentoring and retaining student-athletes goals:
• Monitoring annual sport budgets (fiscal responsibility) and fund-raise;
• Organize and manage camps and clinics;
• Contribute to department through active participation in meetings, serving on committees and any other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
• The selected candidate will represent programs/University in a positive manner. This includes being a positive role model with appropriate behavior on the sidelines.
• Must be able to work as a team member, be self-directed and willing to serve as a goodwill ambassador for Waldorf University Athletics.
• Possess experience working with diverse students and staff.
• Ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to maximum performance level in sports and academic achievements.
• Safe and clean driving record

Benefits : Waldorf University offers a comprehensive benefit package with including: health, life, LTD, 401k match and tuition benefits for employees and their families, in addition to options in dental, vision, supplemental and voluntary life insurances and FLEX spending plan.

To Apply : Interested and qualified candidates are asked to apply through the link below, upload their application materials including a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, a resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Final candidate will be subject to a background investigation.

_ Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. _

More information about Waldorf, visit: https://www.waldorf.edu/about, https://waldorfwarriors.com/sports/ch...
Check out the Forest City aerial video created and produced by Waldorf’s very own History Professor, Dr. Kevin Mason, for his “Notes on Iowa” project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRDnP...

Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well-rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.

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