Head Coach - Competitive Cheer and Dance (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Head Coach Competitive Cheer and Dance

WORK SCHEDULE : Part-Time 12 Month Staff Position

REPORTS TO : Vice President of Student Affairs / Dean of Students

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, plus two to three years of related experience in athletic administration and high school or college level coaching; experience including Cheer and Dance recruiting and coaching desired.

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Perform administrative and coaching duties of Head Coach for the Competitive Cheer and Dance program for the University.

DUTIES :

• Schedule practice facilities and times; design and supervise practices both in-season and off-season; teach all necessary fundamentals of Competitive Cheer and Dance.
• Act as a liaison with the Financial Aid Office to determine financial aid eligibility of Competitive Cheer and Dance student-athletes.
• Recruit high school and transfer students for the University's Competitive Cheer and Dance program; contact scouts, coaches, camp directors, alumni, etc.; return calls and letters from interested candidates and / or visit them personally. All recruiting activities should be completed in a highly professional manner.
• Coordinate mailings related to the Competitive Cheer and Dance program; research and verify information used in bulk mailings.
• In conjunction with the Office of Student Affairs develop itineraries for competition trips; coordinate travel, lodging and per-diem expenses.
• In conjunction with the VP of Student Affairs / Dean of Students, develop Competitive Cheer and Dance schedule; assess facility conditions and provide the needed maintenance.
• Provide budget recommendations to the VP of Student Affairs / Dean of Students and manage expenditures to stay within approved amounts in both operation and scholarship budgets.
• Develop and implement sound disciplinary practices and policies which incorporate a high level of communication, consistency and interim sanctioning steps when appropriate. Discuss all conduct and disciplinary issues with the VP of Student Affairs / Dean of Students.
• In conjunction with the VP of Student Affairs / Dean of Students, hire assistant coaches and identify volunteer assistant coaches while adhering to Point Park University human resources hiring policies.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant and volunteer coaches.
• Design, coordinate and oversee mandatory fundraising activities for the Competitive Cheer and Dance program.
• Design, coordinate, and oversee community service projects for the Competitive Cheer and Dance program. At least one major project must occur each year.
• Keep abreast of and implement new information and technologies such as visualization, sports psychology, weight training, self-awareness techniques, etc., to improve the program.
• Attend one professional development activity each year. This activity must be approved by the VP of Student Affairs / Dean of Students. Maintain a high level of cheer and dance safety certification.
• Arrange an awards event at the end of each season.
• Become Point Park University van driver-certified and maintain certification.
• Schedule and attend various meetings.
• Prepare information for media relations.
• Develop and update policies and procedures covering the Competitive Cheer and Dance program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the VP of Student Affairs / Dean of Students.

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