Assistant Cheer Coach

USI Department of History; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

USI in Evansville seeks an Assistant Cheer Coach to support the Head Coach in managing the cheer program. You will coach practices, assist events, and help implement strategies from coach meetings.

You will coordinate recruiting with the Head Coach, ensure academic eligibility, and maintain compliance with NCAA and university rules while engaging in fundraising and public relations activities for the program.

Qualifications

• Fundraising experience required.
• Familiarity with OVC, UCA and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with computer systems, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email software.

Responsibilities

• Coach practice sessions and workouts; assist with coaching at athletic events.
• Attend preparatory meetings and implement strategies from meetings.
• Develop knowledge of the sport and stay familiar with NCAA rules.
• Scout and recruit student-athletes; coordinate recruiting with Head Coach.
• Secure practice times and facilities; monitor academic progress for eligibility.
• Ensure conduct and appearance rules are followed by athletes; coordinate with athletic training staff.
• Participate in public relations activities and fundraising to support the program.
• Adhere to NCAA, Conference and institutional rules; report violations promptly.

Skills

Fundraising

NCAA rules knowledge

Communication skills

Recruiting

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Office software (word, spreadsheet, email)

Databases

Internet proficiency

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the cheer intercollegiate sports program.

• 494340
• Evansville, Indiana, United States
• Part-Time / Temp & Seasonal Staff

Title

Assistant Cheer Coach

Division

President's Office

Department

Athletics

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Range

Grade 1: $9.97/hour

EEO Job Group

2 C9

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coach practice sessions and workouts. Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
• Attend coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC, UCA and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinate recruiting activities with the Head Coach.
• Secure practice times and facilities.
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral to appropriate University academic resource personnel.
• Work with student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance and behavior.
• Work closely with athletic training staff to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.
• Serve in a public relations function through the University.
• Participate in the University’s public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all sports sponsored by the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Implement fundraising programs to assist growth of the team’s budget.
• Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA, Conference and/or Institution is required.
• Adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times. All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Fundraising experience required.
• Familiarity with OVC, UCA and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with computer systems, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email software.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.
• Positive communication, marketing and public relation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Prior Coaching Experience Preferred

• Related playing, coaching and athletics administration experience preferred.

Functional Requirements

• The position requires:
• Extensive physical activity at athletic events and practices to oversee activities and to interact with athletes, administration, officials and attendees.
• Remaining in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time for a number of assigned duties.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to enter data, to retrieve and process information and to create documents.
• Ability to retrieve information from written documents and from computer-generated reports.
• Frequent physical access to meeting rooms and events throughout campus, as well as to local, regional and national venues.
• Positive interaction at all times with students, athletes, and athletic event officials and attendees.
• The presentation of a consistently professional demeanor at all times, even in difficult, negative or frustrating situations.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Hours worked will not exceed 28 hours per week.
• Attendance is required at all practices. Times and dates may change throughout the season.
• Frequent irregular hours including evenings and weekends required.
• Required travel includes but is not limited to camps, competitions and tournaments.

Search Committee Chair

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Megan Murphy, search committee chair, at [e-mail].

Best Consideration Date

For best consideration, please submit materials by September 11, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities