Co-Ed Cheerleading Coach

Creighton University; Fort Wayne, Omaha (IN, NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University is seeking a passionate Cheer Coach to lead its cheerleading program. This role involves directing team practices, choreographing routines, and ensuring safety and compliance with NCAA regulations while promoting school spirit.

Qualifications

• Collegiate cheerleading experience preferred.
• Experience coaching tumbling and co-ed stunting.

Responsibilities

• Attend and lead weekly team practices and home games.
• Choreograph routines for team performances.
• Assist with uniform inventory and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Creighton University Cheer Coach

Creighton University, a Division I institution and part of the Big East Conference, is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Cheer Coach to lead its cheerleading program. The Cheer Coach is responsible for the overall direction, safety, and success of the cheerleading team, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and values, while promoting school spirit at athletic events and in the campus community.

This position reports to the Director of Spirit Programs in the Athletics department. Creighton, located in Omaha, Nebraska, competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Attend and lead weekly team practices and attend home Creighton games, with travel during post-season.
2. Choreograph sideline routines, chants, etc., for the team to perform at events.
3. Lead the delegation of tasks to team members for a student-led approach.
4. Assist the Director of Spirit Programs with uniform inventory, scheduling, and auditions.
5. Work closely with units such as Athletic Communications, Creative Services, and the Director of Spirit Programs.

Essential Functions:

1. Attend and lead weekly team practices and attend home Creighton games, with travel during post-season.
2. Choreograph sideline routines, chants, etc., for team to perform at games.
3. Lead delegation of tasks to team members for a student-led approach.
4. Assist the director of spirit programs with uniform inventory, scheduling, and auditions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Collegiate cheerleading experience preferred.
• Experience coaching tumbling and co-ed stunting.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience in choreography, game-day performance, and stunt instruction.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA compliance and safety regulations relevant to spirit programs.
• Must have a strong work ethic, passion for working in a "team" environment, and a desire to learn.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.