Head Coach - Competitive Dance and Competitive Cheer

SUMMARY:

The Head Dance and Cheer Coach oversees all aspects of the university's Dance and Cheer programs, both on and off the competition court. This role involves mentoring student-athletes, providing academic guidance, and fostering personal development. The coach is responsible for recruitment, budget management, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with GPAC and NAIA regulations. Additionally, they create a supportive and safe environment conducive to academic, athletic and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Head Coach - Competitive Dance and Competitive Cheer

SUMMARY:

The Head Dance and Cheer Coach oversees all aspects of the university's Dance and Cheer programs, both on and off the competition court. This role involves mentoring student-athletes, providing academic guidance, and fostering personal development. The coach is responsible for recruitment, budget management, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with GPAC and NAIA regulations. Additionally, they create a supportive and safe environment conducive to academic, athletic and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit student-athletes to fulfill roster and recruitment objectives.
• Manage and monitor the allocated budget in accordance with university guidelines.
• Schedule inter-collegiate competitions/meets within NAIA, conference, and college policies.
• Teach and ensure adherence to GPAC and NAIA policies and eligibility regulations, effectively communicating them to stakeholders.

• Coordinate pre-game and game arrangements, including equipment needs, travel, facilities, and personnel.

• Develop and implement practice schedules within university policies.

• Instruct, advise, mentor and coach the team during meets, practices, conditioning, office hours promoting respect and upholding the university's values.

• Serve as a representative to promote the Dance and Cheer programs as well as the Briar Cliff University Athletic Department and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.

• Assist with fundraising and general sports promotion efforts.

• Participate in university committees as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in collegiate coaching.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience in competitive Dance and Cheer
• Knowledge of and adherence to NAIA policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated success as a recruiter, preferably within a 300-mile radius of BCU.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervise and lead Assistant Dance/Cheer Coaches, carrying out responsibilities perorganizational policies and laws.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of our Dance andCheer programs at Briar Cliff University. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic anddedicated individual to our team!

Briar Cliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.