Interim Head Cheerleading Coach - OPS

Department

Athletics Compliance & Academics-OPS

Compensation

$20.00 Hourly

Job Summary/Responsibilities

The Cheerleading Coach is responsible for coaching cheerleaders on techniques and routines for events and competitions. This includes managing tryouts, selecting team members, and providing instruction during practices and performances. The coach will also coordinate travel and logistics for cheerleading competitions, develop competitive routines, and ensure team readiness for local and national events.

Primary Job Functions

• Coach cheerleaders on techniques and routines for events and competitions.

Department

Athletics Compliance & Academics-OPS

Compensation

$20.00 Hourly

Job Summary/Responsibilities

The Cheerleading Coach is responsible for coaching cheerleaders on techniques and routines for events and competitions. This includes managing tryouts, selecting team members, and providing instruction during practices and performances. The coach will also coordinate travel and logistics for cheerleading competitions, develop competitive routines, and ensure team readiness for local and national events.

Primary Job Functions

• Coach cheerleaders on techniques and routines for events and competitions.

• Manage tryouts and select team members.

• Provide instruction during practices and performances.

• Coordinate travel and logistics for cheerleading competitions.

• Develop competitive routines.

• Ensure team readiness for local and national events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in competitive cheerleading environments and familiarity with national competition standards.

Marginal Functions

• This position requires a level II background check.

Required Qualifications

Primary Job Functions

• Manage cheerleader tryouts and select a team that positively represents a Division I program.
• Coach and instruct cheerleaders on rules, regulations, equipment usage, and techniques.
• Observe cheerleaders during events and practices to determine individual and team improvement needs.
• Coordinate with athletics administrators for game day responsibilities and community engagement.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, NCAA, and NCA rules and regulations.
• Report all known NCAA violations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and apparel.
• Follow procedures for business office, academics, eligibility, sports medicine, strength & conditioning and marketing.
• Meet annual fundraising goals set by athletic administration.
• Manage the cheerleading program within the allotted budget.
• Hold a current coaching credential recognized by USA Cheer.
• Certified in CPR-AED or able to become certified.
• Coordinate and lead participation in cheerleading camps and competitions, including collaboration on choreography, travel planning, and performance evaluation.
• Experience in judging or organizing cheerleading competitions is preferred.

Marginal Functions

• Will be classified as a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee required to report knowledge of crimes and/or misconduct.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

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