Assistant STUNT and Cheer Coach

Texas A&M University; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University–Kingsville seeks an Assistant STUNT and Cheer Coach to support coaching, recruitment, operations and student‑athlete development. You will help with skill instruction, game‑day routines, and program planning.

You will promote leadership, compliance with NCAA rules, and academic success while coordinating travel, scheduling and event logistics for STUNT and Cheer teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of college coaching and recruiting experience and/or experience at a highly competitive high school or club system.
• Valid driver’s license; Valid certification in STUNT and current USA Cheer membership. Must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and conducting practices, workouts, conditioning sessions, and skill development training for STUNT and Cheer student‑athletes.
• Provides instruction in game‑day cheer, stunting, tumbling, pyramids, jumps, and performance routines.
• Supports the physical, mental, and personal development of student‑athletes.
• Assists with choreography, routine preparation, and competition/game‑day execution.
• Promotes sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and team work within the programs.
• Monitors student‑athlete progress and provides mentorship and support.
• Assists in identifying and recruiting prospective student‑athletes who align with program and university standards.
• Communicates with recruits, coaches, parents, and campus partners throughout the recruiting process.
• Coordinates recruiting visits, tryouts, clinics, and camps.
• Supports retention initiatives that promote student‑athlete success and engagement.
• Assists with day‑to‑day operations of the STUNT and Cheer Programs.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, itineraries, meals, lodging, and transportation for team travel.
• Maintains inventory and organization of uniforms, equipment, and practice materials.
• Assists with budget tracking, purchasing, and program documentation.
• Supports scheduling for practices, competitions, appearances, and events.
• Assists with compliance paperwork and required athletic department documentation.
• Assists with preparation and execution of game‑day performances and STUNT competitions.
• Coordinates team appearances for athletic events, university functions, community outreach, and promotional events.
• Ensures student‑athletes are prepared and present for assigned events and appearances.
• Assists with crowd engagement and promotion of school spirit during athletic events.
• Ensures compliance with university, conference, NCAA governing body, and athletic department policies and procedures.
• Promotes academic achievement and monitors student‑athlete academic progress.
• Works collaboratively with academic support staff, athletic trainers, strength staff, and university departments.
• Maintains certifications and safety standards required for collegiate cheer and stunt programs.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Operations

Student-athlete development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Assistant STUNT and Cheer Coach

Agency: Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Kingsville, Texas

Job Type: Staff

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location

The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. CorpusChristi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. For more information, click here.

Job Summary

The Assistant STUNT and Cheer Coach supports the overall development and success of the university’s STUNT and Cheer programs by assisting with coaching, recruitment, operations, and student‑athlete development. This role provides instruction in technical skills, game‑day performance, and competitive routines while promoting a positive team culture grounded in leadership, accountability, and sportsmanship. The assistant coach contributes to recruiting efforts, coordinates team logistics and events, and supports daily program operations, including travel, scheduling, and equipment management. Additionally, this position emphasizes student‑athlete academic success, personal growth, and compliance with university, conference, and NCAA regulations, while fostering strong relationships across campus and within the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching and Student‑Athlete Development

• Assists with planning and conducting practices, workouts, conditioning sessions, and skill development training for STUNT and Cheer student‑athletes.
• Provides instruction in game‑day cheer, stunting, tumbling, pyramids, jumps, and performance routines.
• Supports the physical, mental, and personal development of student‑athletes.
• Assists with choreography, routine preparation, and competition/game‑day execution.
• Promotes sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and team work within the programs.
• Monitors student‑athlete progress and provides mentorship and support.

Recruiting and Retention

• Assists in identifying and recruiting prospective student‑athletes who align with program and university standards.
• Communicates with recruits, coaches, parents, and campus partners throughout the recruiting process.
• Coordinates recruiting visits, tryouts, clinics, and camps.
• Supports retention initiatives that promote student‑athlete success and engagement.

Program Operations and Administrative Support

• Assists with day‑to‑day operations of the STUNT and Cheer Programs.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, itineraries, meals, lodging, and transportation for team travel.
• Maintains inventory and organization of uniforms, equipment, and practice materials.
• Assists with budget tracking, purchasing, and program documentation.
• Supports scheduling for practices, competitions, appearances, and events.
• Assists with compliance paperwork and required athletic department documentation.

Game Day, Competitions, and Event Management

• Assists with preparation and execution of game‑day performances and STUNT competitions.
• Coordinates team appearances for athletic events, university functions, community outreach, and promotional events.
• Ensures student‑athletes are prepared and present for assigned events and appearances.
• Assists with crowd engagement and promotion of school spirit during athletic events.

Compliance and Student Success

• Ensures compliance with university, conference, NCAA governing body, and athletic department policies and procedures.
• Promotes academic achievement and monitors student‑athlete academic progress.
• Works collaboratively with academic support staff, athletic trainers, strength staff, and university departments.
• Maintains certifications and safety standards required for collegiate cheer and stunt programs.

Community Engagement and Leadership

• Represents the university and athletic department in a professional manner.
• Assists with community outreach initiatives, alumni engagement, youth clinics, and fundraising efforts.
• Builds positive relationships with campus departments, student alumni, and supporters.
• Encourages leadership development and positive team culture within both programs.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• One year of college coaching and recruiting experience and/or experience at a highly competitive high school or club system.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license;
• Valid certification in STUNT and current USA Cheer membership. Must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, public relations, interpersonal, customer service and supervisory skills;
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
• Ability to travel independently for competitions, recruiting activities, camps, conferences, and team events by driving/and or commercial transportation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by practice, game, competition, and recruiting schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of college coaching and recruiting experience and/or experience at a highly competitive high school or club system.
• NCAA recruiting certification, CPR, First Aid, AED.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate and instruct collegiate cheer & stunt skills, including stunting, tumbling, jumps, and conditioning activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, spot athletes, and actively participate in practices, games, competitions, and events for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, load, and move equipment, mats, signage, uniforms, and practice materials up to 50lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, wind, humidity, and elevated noise levels during athletic events and practices.
• Ability to safely spot and assist student‑athletes during practices and performances.

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission‑driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System.
• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan.

More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus: TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well‑being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

• Insurance: Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage.
• Dental & Vision.
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
• On‑Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources.
• Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position.
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month; 8 hours of sick leave per month; 8 hours of paid Birthday leave; 12-15 paid holidays per year.

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September19,2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions filed after September21,2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee. In addition, on January27,2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

This position is security sensitive. This position will require export‑control authorization prior to starting employment. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

This position may require up to 50% or more travel for competitions, recruiting, camps, conferences, and community engagement events. This position may require work beyond normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel days. This position represents the university and athletic department at public events, competitions, recruiting functions, and community appearances.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

About TAMUK

We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4‑hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville‑Mcallen‑Harlingen.

The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university’s enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance.

The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity. According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution.

Kingsville, a friendly and safe community, is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies. From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future.

Visit www.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com for more information.