Head Cheerleading Coach

EXPIRED

HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH
STUDENT AFFAIRS/AUXILIARY

REPORT TO: Vice President of Student Affairs
E CLASS: Part-Time
FLSA:

HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH
STUDENT AFFAIRS/AUXILIARY

REPORT TO: Vice President of Student Affairs
E CLASS: Part-Time
FLSA:

Non-Exempt

PURPOSE:
The Office of Student Affairs invites applications for the Head Cheerleading Coach position. This
position provides primary leadership and overall management of 10-15 students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of cheerleading and a minimum of three (3) years of related

cheer coach experience is preferred.

• AACCA Certification (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators) is

preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Choreographing and teaching cheer and dance routines to the cheerleading squad.
• Setting and conducting practice times and supervising the team at men's and women’s
basketball games, football games, and any other activity where the squad cheers or is requested
by the immediate supervisor.

• Recruiting and retaining new and current cheerleaders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
● Communicate effectively and professionally, including written, interpersonal, and public

speaking.

● Specialize Licenses: CPR and First Aid and AED Certification Required.
● Demonstrate a proper understanding of techniques, mechanics, and fundamentals of cheering.
● Ability to work successfully with diverse campus populations.
● Coaches may be required to drive school vehicles, so they must have a clean driving record.
● Proficiency in written and oral communication Skills and utilization of computers.
● Evidence of organizational skills, including organizing tasks, setting and accomplishing

priorities and goals, and evaluating continuous progress toward goals.

● Commitment to promoting and enhancing school spirit, student engagement, and academic

excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires flexibility in scheduling, with specific hours determined through mutual
agreement with the Vice President of Student Affairs to meet the needs of the cheerleading
program and student engagement. Hours will vary between traditional and non-traditional
seasons. The work environment is primarily an office setting, but it may occasionally involve
physical tasks such as lifting to 50 lbs, reaching, bending, stooping, and carrying objects. Most
work is performed while standing, though occasional sitting, walking, or repetitive motion tasks
may occur. Workflows may fluctuate, with certain times of the year being more stressful and
demanding. Tasks must be completed within specified timeframes and locations.

TRAVEL:
Travel is required for this position.

**This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a
comprehensive listing of all job duties. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a
contract of employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
A criminal background check will be conducted. No phone calls will be accepted. Interested
applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and application to hr@miles.edu. Must be
legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship, now or
at any time in the future. Due to the large volume of inquiries, applicants will only receive a
response if there is a match, at which point the applicant will be contacted for an interview.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Miles College is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse
workforce. Miles College does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities based
on race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases prohibited by
law. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to
the Title IX Coordinator, Brown Hall Room 101, 5500 Myron Massey Blvd Fairfield, AL 35064,
205-929-1440, titleix@miles.edu. For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual
Assault policy and grievance procedures, please Click here.