Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Keene State College; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College is seeking an Assistant Cheerleading Coach to support the head coach in practices, game-day performances, and competition prep. You will teach stunting, tumbling, jumps, motion, and choreography while prioritizing safety and personal growth for student-athletes.

As part of the athletics department, you’ll help with team operations, travel, equipment, recruitment, and event logistics, contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture in a close-knit campus community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting practices, events, and team operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, game-day performances, and competition preparation.
• Teach and develop cheerleading fundamentals, including stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, choreography, and sideline skills.
• Promote student-athlete safety by ensuring proper technique, spotting, and adherence to safety standards.
• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and personal growth.
• Assist with organising practices, travel, equipment, uniforms, and other operational needs of the programme.
• Support game-day and event logistics, including performances at athletic contests and campus events.
• Help maintain inventory of equipment and communicate programme needs to the head coach.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned while complying with departmental procedures and institutional policies.
• Recruitment support and collaboration with athletics staff and campus partners.

Skills

Communication

Leadership & Teamwork

Organization & Dependability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The Assistant Cheerleading Coach supports the head coach in all aspects of the college's cheerleading program while helping to foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centered team culture. This role assists with planning and conducting practices, teaching and refining cheerleading skills, stunts, tumbling, game-day routines, and competition preparation, while emphasizing athlete safety, sportsmanship, and personal development. The assistant serves as a positive role model, encouraging academic success, leadership, teamwork, and strong communication among student-athletes. In addition to on-court responsibilities, the Assistant Cheerleading Coach helps coordinate team operations, including equipment management, travel preparation, recruitment support, and game-day or event logistics as assigned. The position is expected to uphold institutional, conference, and governing body policies while representing the college with professionalism and integrity. Working collaboratively with the head coach, athletic department staff, and campus partners, the assistant contributes to creating a high-quality student-athlete experience and advancing the goals of the cheerleading program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, game-day performances, and competition preparation.
• Teach and develop cheerleading fundamentals, including stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, choreography, and sideline skills.
• Promote student-athlete safety by ensuring proper technique, spotting, and adherence to safety standards.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and personal growth.

Coaching and Student-Athlete Development (33%)

• Assist the head coach in planning and conducting practices, game-day performances, and competition preparation.
• Teach and develop cheerleading fundamentals, including stunting, tumbling, jumps, motions, choreography, and sideline skills.
• Promote student-athlete safety by ensuring proper technique, spotting, and adherence to safety standards.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and personal growth.

Program Operations and Administration (33%)

• Assist with organising practices, travel, equipment, uniforms, and other operational needs of the programme.
• Support game-day and event logistics, including performances at athletic contests and campus events.
• Help maintain inventory of equipment and communicate programme needs to the head coach.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned while complying with departmental procedures and institutional policies.

Recruitment, Collaboration, and Program Support (33%)

• Assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with institutional policies.
• Represent the cheerleading programme and athletics department in a professional manner during campus and community events.
• Work collaboratively with athletics staff, campus partners, and other coaches to enhance the student-athlete experience.
• Support the overall mission and goals of the athletics department while adhering to institutional, conference, and applicable governing body rules and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• High School diploma

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communication – Effectively communicates with student-athletes, coaches, officials, and athletic department staff while providing clear instruction, constructive feedback, and encouragement.
• Leadership and Teamwork – Demonstrates a positive attitude, serves as a role model, builds trust with student-athletes, and collaborates effectively with the head coach and colleagues to foster a supportive team environment.
• Organization and Dependability – Maintains a high level of professionalism by being prepared, reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting practices, events, and team operations.

Compensation Pay Range

$10 /hour

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00