Assistant Coach, Cheerleading

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Head Coach for the Cheerleading team at Manhattan University. This part-time position involves overseeing all aspects of the cheer program, including practices, performances, and competitions, while promoting school spirit and collaborating with other teams.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant coaching experience, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility for hours, including weekends, is required. Competitive applicants should possess a high energy and enthusiasm for supporting student success.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressively professional coaching experience, preferably in a college or university setting.
• Ability to organize and supervise a total cheerleading program.
• Current driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee all aspects of the cheer program including practices, performances, and competitions.
• Coordinate marketing, uniforms, costumes, and fundraising.
• Attend all home games for men’s and women’s basketball.
• Work in collaboration with the Pep Band and Dance Team coach.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of cheerleading techniques

Decision-making

High energy and enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Sports Management, or related field

Job description

Position Description

Manhattan University is looking for the next Assistant Head Coach of the Cheerleading team.

The Cheerleaders are a team which performs regularly at all home men's and women's basketball games, pep rallies, and other large, school-wide events, functions, or athletic events. They also attend NCA in Daytona, Florida.

The Assistant Head Coach must maintain a safe environment for students to participate and be responsible for the recruitment of students and tryouts, weekly practices, choreography of routines, promoting school spirit, and representing Manhattan University in a positive and professional manner. This is a part-time position.

Job Responsibilities

• Help oversee all aspects of the cheer program includingpractices, performances, competitions, travel, social media, andinjury prevention
• Coordination and ordering associated with the team, marketing,uniforms, and costumes, along with fundraising required by thegroup
• Assist in staying on track with budget and works towardgenerating revenue through fundraising and sponsorship
• Attend all home games for men’s and women’s basketball andother appearances as necessary
• Work in collaboration with the Pep Band and Dance Team coach toensure a high-level game-day experience
• Attend all travel functions i.e., MAAC Tournament andNationals
• Flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, arerequired

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; in Education, Sports Management,Exercise Science, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Has the ability to organize and supervise a total cheerleadingprogram
• 1-3 years of progressively professional coaching experience,preferably in a college or university setting
• The assistant head coach must have substantial knowledge of thetechnical aspects of cheerleading and, at the same time, mustcontinue to examine new and creative ways to improve year overyear
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with soundjudgement and decision-making
• High energy and enthusiasm to work with students to propel themtoward success
• Current driver's license is preferred