Cheer Coach

USC Marshall School of Business; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Marshall School of Business seeks a Head Cheer Coach to oversee the university's cheer program, recruiting student-athletes and supervising volunteers and student workers. You will plan and evaluate performance and development of athletes on and off the field, while coordinating promotions, equipment, travel, and competition strategies.

You will build team schedules, manage budgets with the Athletic Department, and organize summer camps.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting student-athletes and aligning with university mission.
• Mentoring student-athletes and fostering academic/personal development.
• Budget development and reconciliation experience.
• Willingness to coordinate camps, travel, and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the collegiate cheer program, including recruitment and supervision of volunteers and student workers.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate performance and development of student athletes on and off the field/court.
• Coordinate marketing, promotions, equipment maintenance, travel, and competition strategies.
• Develop and reconcile program budgets and organize summer camps.
• Create training schedules (3–4 days/week) covering conditioning, stunting, tumbling, and team tactics.
• Ensure team performances at home football, volleyball, basketball, and NCAA championships.

Job description

Job Description

The Head Cheer Coach provides oversight of all aspects of a collegiate cheer program. Primary responsibilities include recruiting prospective student athletes and supervising and managing volunteers and student workers. The Head Coach will also plan, implement, and evaluate the performance and development of student athletes both on and off the field and court. Additional duties include coordinating marketing and promotional initiatives, overseeing equipment maintenance, preparing game and competition strategies, coordinating team travel, developing and reconciling program budgets, and organizing and conducting summer camps Develop and implement daily practices (3-4 days per week) focusing on general conditioning, stunting, tumbling, team tactics, and other performance elements. Create on-field and court simulations of different cheers depending on what is occurring in the game/match. Ensure the cheer team performs at all home football, volleyball and basketball contests and NCAA -sponsored championships. Review proper on and off-field/court etiquette. Recruit student-athletes that align with the University’s mission and values, and meet the required standards set by the Department of Admissions. Regularly visit High School and Junior College contests. Build relationships with high school and club cheer programs Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes. Provide an environment where student-athletes learn the value of citizenship, integrity, appreciation for cultural diversity, and respect and responsibility for self and others. Develop and implement the team’s competition, training, and practice schedules with the Athletic Department’s Facility Director. Provide oversight related to all administrative functions for the Cheer Team Prepare check requests, purchase orders, and advance requests. Coordinate with MU equipment staff to procure and manage inventory of uniforms, equipment, and supplies. Generate additional funds for the cheer program, in conjunction with Big Green Foundation. Utilize the Teamworks portal for submitting compliance paperwork related to camp attendance policies and regulations. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and Director of Athletics.