Head Coach, Competitive Cheer
Posted Date: May 14, 2026
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
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Work Type
Full-time
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Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Head Coach, Competitive Cheer
Posting Number
AS1101P
Subdivision
Athletic Director's Office
Division
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Head Coach, Competitive Cheer
Posting Number
AS1101P
Subdivision
Athletic Director's Office
Division
Athletics
Department
Competitive Cheer and Stunt
Location
Erie, Pa
Position Summary
The Head Competitive Cheer Coach position is a full-time, 12 month position and is responsible for coaching, managing, and directing all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The Competitive Cheer team competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
Schedules all competitive events and competitive facilities.
Schedules all practices and practice facilities.
Coordinates advanced scheduling, with budget approval, for all transportation, hotel, and meal requirements for away contests.
Completes all expense reports for all expenses associated with home and away contests.
Purchases, issues, maintains, and collects all team uniforms and equipment.
Oversees program budget and all related activities.
Teaches advanced level stunting, baskets, tumbling, and pyramids safely and with proper technique.
Monitors and supports all student-athletes in their academic pursuits.
Monitors, educates, and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom, during competitions and practices, and within campus and community living.
Advises administration of any significant accomplishments (athletic, academic, civic) obtained by any member of the team.
Identifies, hires, and supervises full-time staff, volunteer(s), manager(s), and/or student assistant(s).
Participates in an annual review of the season with the Athletic Administration.
Learns, understands, and complies with all USA Cheer safety rules and Gannon University regulations.
Passes the NCAA educational modules on an annual basis.
Develop and implement camps and clinics.
Works collaboratively to develop and implement initiatives that support the program – alumni engagement, development, and promotional.
Performs other duties related as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
Licensure: A valid driver’s license with a good driving history is required.
Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above, combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: Cheer or dance experience at the collegiate level; preferably with competitive experience at NCA & NDA Nationals. Team coaching experience at the high school level or higher. Experience participating on or coaching programs that have a collaborative approach to their cheer and dance programs. Experience and expertise in both cheer and dance.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis August through April.
Exempt Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Professional
Position Type
Temp
Employment Status
Full-Time
Position Length
12M
Hours per Week
As required.
Work Schedule
Flexible work schedule required.
Shift
Other
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
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