Assistant Cheer and Dance Coach

Loyola University New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking a part-time Assistant Cheer and Dance Coach to support the intercollegiate program. You will assist in practices, contests, and administrative tasks under the Head Coach, helping recruit student-athletes and ensure compliance with NAIA and SSAC rules.

You will also participate in Campus Security Authority duties, reporting campus incidents and aiding in daily operations. A background in athletics and alignment with Jesuit Catholic values is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year coaching or playing experience, manager experience, or GA experience
• Ability to work effectively with college student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and community members
• Philosophy aligning with Jesuit Catholic education and university goals
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass background checks

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Cheer and Dance Coach with coaching and administrative duties for intercollegiate program
• Aid in organization and supervision of practices and contests
• Assist with recruiting to attract student-athletes to Loyola University
• Follow NAIA, SSAC and university rules and regulations
• Assume Campus Security Authority duties including crime reporting and annual statistics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching experience

Driver's license

Student-athlete collaboration

Ethical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description Assist the Head Cheer and Dance Coach in providing coaching expertise and administrative duties for the intercollegiate Cheer and Dance program on a part-time basis. Examples of Duties Aid in organization and assist in supervision for all practices and contests. Perform specific coaching and administrative responsibilities as assigned. Assist coaching staff in implementing a recruiting program to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Loyola University. Conduct said duties within the rules and regulations of NAIA, the Southern States Athletic Conference, and the University. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cheer and Dance Coach Assume the duties of the University Campus Security Authority (CSA), including but not limited to, reporting crimes as defined through the Cleary Act and providing annual reporting statistics. Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year coaching or playing experience, manager experience, or GA experience
• Ability to work effectively with college student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community
• A philosophy of intercollegiate athletics which places the highest emphasis on the pre-eminence of the academic mission of the institution and role of athletics as a part of the student’s total educational experience for both the student-athlete and the student non-athlete
• A well developed personal system of ethical values which well be used as the basis for supervising and developing the intercollegiate program
• Beliefs basically supportive of the principles of Catholic, Jesuit higher education and the specific goals of the university
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background information investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• The Assistant Cheer and Dance Coach must be able to assist in setting up bleachers and breaking down, setting up cheer mats, scorer’s tables and player seating for intercollegiate contests, lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs., and drive and transport athletes if needed.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report . That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions.

At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.