Director of Cheer and Dance Program

Position Summary

The Director of Cheer and Dance Program provides leadership organization and oversight for Fresno Pacific Universitys Cheer and Dance programs which operate as club sports under the Department of Athletics. This position is responsible for recruiting training and coaching student-athletes; developing performances for campus and community events; and enhancing the game-day environment at FPU athletic contests.

The Director fosters school spirit student engagement and community connection through creative programming and faith-centered mentorship. The role develops outreach opportunities including youth cheer and dance camps halftime exhibitions and appearances at local schools churches and community events all designed to strengthen the visibility and mission of Fresno Pacific University.

This position collaborates closely with Student Life and Athletics to enhance campus engagement coordinate spirit-related events and ensure that all activities reflect the mission vision and values of FPU.

Essential Functions

Program Leadership

• Provide direct oversight and supervision for the Cheer and Dance Team as FPU club sports programs.
• Lead all aspects of recruiting training and supervision of student participants and team leaders.
• Develop and implement practice and performance and competition schedules choreography and conditioning programs that promote safety teamwork and excellence.
• Establish a minimum roster of 30 student participants for Fall 2026 with growth to 40 in subsequent years.
• Supervise and mentor assistance coaches graduate assistants and student leaders as assigned.
• Provide full oversight of Sunny the university mascot including scheduling appearances supervising and training designated performers managing costume care and maintenance and maintaining performance standards that reflect the mission and values of FPU.

Game Day & Campus Engagement

Community Outreach & Events

Administration & Compliance

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred :

Environmental Conditions :

Physical Demands :

University Information

$70304 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications experience and internal addition to compensation FPU offers competitive benefits package.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity sex age or disability or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you should contact FPUs Human Resources Department at . As a religious institution the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith the FPU Idea and the Universitys governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Nurse Management,Program Management,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1