College Cheer Coach (80%): Skill & Team Development

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University seeks an Assistant Cheer Coach for an 80% position within the Dean Of Student Affairs department. The role supports the Division I cheer program by teaching, coaching, and training student-athletes in cheerleading skills, safety, and game-day material, under the Head Cheer Coach.

This 12-month assignment combines instructional duties with administrative support. The successful candidate will hold at least a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), possess

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Cheerleading, coaching, and competitive experience required, preferably at the collegiate and/or All-Star level.
• CPR/First Aid certification and completion of necessary coaching, cheer safety, risk management, or athlete-safety certifications required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the University.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and train student-athletes in cheerleading skills, safety, team concepts, and related performance techniques.
• Help plan and lead practices; teach stunting, tumbling, jumps, choreography, conditioning, and game-day material.
• Design skill-development progressions and practice plans; evaluate student-athlete performance; provide individualized instruction.

Skills

Cheerleading experience

Coaching experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University seeks an Assistant Cheer Coach for an 80% position within the Dean Of Student Affairs department. The role supports the Division I cheer program by teaching, coaching, and training student-athletes in cheerleading skills, safety, and game-day material, under the Head Cheer Coach.

This 12-month assignment combines instructional duties with administrative support. The successful candidate will hold at least a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), possess