Assistant Coach, COED Cheer Team

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Summary: This position reports to the Head COED Cheer Coach and is responsible for providing

coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate COED cheer program;

assisting the head coach in the effective education, management and administration of all aspects

relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes, while performing

other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Assist in developing and leading practices when necessary.

● Creation and implementation of gameday and competition material, including but not limited

to: choreography, cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

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Summary: This position reports to the Head COED Cheer Coach and is responsible for providing

coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate COED cheer program;

assisting the head coach in the effective education, management and administration of all aspects

relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes, while performing

other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Assist in developing and leading practices when necessary.

● Creation and implementation of gameday and competition material, including but not limited

to: choreography, cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

● Assist in developing and implementing team rules and expectations.

● Travel to all regular season and postseason contests. Occasional driving will be required.

● Management of the team during games, events, fundraisers, volunteer events and other

campus activities.

● Work cohesively with the head coach in team development.

● Identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes.

● Maintain strong relationships with student-athletes and their families through events, email,

phone and one-on-one meetings.

● Collaborate effectively with other members of the Athletic Department.

● Support the general goals, values, and vision of the institution and Athletic Department.

● Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fundraising activities for the program in

conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives.

● Communicate regularly and maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with

support staff in sports information, student services, sports medicine, campus recreation,

business office, facilities/operations, compliance, athletic advancement and marketing to

assist in implementation of an efficient and effective program and department.

● Represent the university at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities, and

civic affairs as requested by the head coach or athletic administrators.

● Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required.

● Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on

and off-campus community.

● Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program,

and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program.

● Evening and weekend work is required

CRITERIA

● Previous experience coaching or competing at the collegiate or professional level is highly

desirable. (Candidates with experience coaching at the high school level for 2+ years will

also be considered)

● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

● Ability to lead and work independently as well as within a team environment

● Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

● Clean driving record

MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican

traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation

focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated

to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional

Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in

developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values:

Faith, Service, Learning and Community. Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability,

and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard,

employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to

identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience. In the

performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to

theAquinas College Service Statement: The College serves our community with excellence and

respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism

and responsiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and

an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College

provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused

on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the

pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and

Community. Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical,

dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and

short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and

their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.

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