Competitive Cheer Assistant Coach: Train & Recruit

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Gannon University is seeking an Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach for a part-time, 10-month role to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The team competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually.

The position requires recruiting qualified student-athletes, training and developing squads, teaching advanced stunting and tumbling safely, learning USA Cheer and NDA safety rules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; knowledge of USA Cheer and/or NDA safety rules and philosophy behind them.
• Must be able to learn, understand and comply with USA Cheer rules (cheer) and NDA safety rules (dance).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to teach cheer/dance skills.
• Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality academic student-athletes who are also competitive student‑athletes.
• Train and develop all cheer/dance student‑athletes under the Head Coach guidance.
• Learn and comply with USA Cheer and NDA safety rules and Gannon regulations.
• Promote and represent the University whenever possible.
• Assist in development/implementation of year-round strength and conditioning program for the team.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the program as requested by the Head Coach.
• Assist in development/implementation of camps and clinics.
• Teach advanced level stunting, baskets, and pyramids safely and with proper technique.
• Teach and spot beginner to elite tumbling skills safely and with proper technique.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope and responsibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

USA Cheer rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gannon University is seeking an Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach for a part-time, 10-month role to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The team competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually.

The position requires recruiting qualified student-athletes, training and developing squads, teaching advanced stunting and tumbling safely, learning USA Cheer and NDA safety rules, and