Assistant Coach, Cheerleading

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Coach, Cheerleading. This part-time, 12-month role supports the Head Coach with skill development and program operations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least five years of coaching experience in collegiate or competitive cheer, and USA Cheer certification. The position requires evening/weekend hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of coaching experience in collegiate or competitive cheerleading.
• USA Cheer certification.
• Knowledge of cheerleading rules and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of styles (NCA, UCA, STUNT, etc.).
• Social media content experience preferred.
• Administrative skills: prioritization, organization, budgeting.
• Self-directed and able to work independently and under pressure.
• Background checks including motor vehicle record check may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in absence of Head Coach.
• Attend practices, games, competitions, alumni events, and fundraising events.
• Provide instruction in team concepts and sports etiquette.
• Exhibit strong leadership at all times.
• Assist with planning and executing team fundraisers and alumni events.
• Familiarize with University policies and Code of Conduct.
• Work with Head Coach and admins to stay within budgets.
• Advise Head Coach to resolve challenging situations.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Social media content

Budgeting

Self-motivated

Communication

Organization

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

USA Cheer certification

Job description

Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Cheerleading

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for implementing skill development programs for the Cheerleading program. This is a part-time, 12-month position with the majority of duties being performed September through April with other duties as needed in the off-months.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assume the duties of the Head Coach in their absence.

• The Assistant Coach is expected to be at practices, men’s and women’s basketball games, competitions, alumni events and fundraising events.

• Provide instruction in team concepts and sports etiquette.

• The Assistant Coach is always expected to exhibit strong leadership skills.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, marketing, and executing of team fundraisers, alumni events, and parent activities.

• Be familiar with the University’s Student Code of Conduct and other institutional policies and guidelines that establish expectations for student behavior and activities.

• Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines.

• Provide advice and assistance to the Head Coach to help solve challenging and difficult situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated effective coaching experience with a collegiate or competitive cheerleading program (or a combination of coaching and relevant experience)

• USA Cheer certification

• Knowledge of the rules and safety regulations of the sport of cheerleading

• Knowledge of all styles of cheerleading (NCA, UCA, STUNT, ect.)

• Knowledge of various social media platforms and experience creating social media content preferred

• Administrative skills such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting are needed.

• Must be self-directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work under pressure.

• The successful candidate will be subject to a motor vehicle record check, and other University require background checks.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Frequent evening and weekend hours required

• Occasional day time hours

• Some travel required

Pay Transparency

This position has a fixed rate of $15.73 per hour. Click here to learn more about the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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