Graduate Assistant Cheer Coach

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Monthly stipend

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word seeks a Graduate Assistant Cheer Coach to lead the cheer program, oversee tryouts, training and game-day duties for UIW athletics.

The position is open to current UIW graduate students, requiring 2–4 years on a college cheer team and coaching experience, with availability nights, weekends, and holidays. Salary is $2,100 per month plus a tuition waiver, reporting to the Student-Athlete Development Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions.
• Ability to perform well in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the university, conference, and the NCAA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, choreograph and lead practice times, while managing practice schedule in alignment with facilities.
• Coordinate appearances and performances at other sporting events.
• Equipment management.
• Support overall spirit enrichment in collaboration of the mascot and Cheer Graduate Assistant.
• Game and practice video.
• Manage paperwork and budgets associated with the program
• Manage community service, team events and social media.
• Manage administrative tasks in regard to the team, and team budget.
• Follow the mission of the university.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

High-pressure performance

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Diversity & inclusion

Regulatory compliance (NCAA)

Education

Current UIW graduate student

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

None.

Position Information

Position Title

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant Cheer Coach is responsible for coaching the cheer program at the University of the Incarnate Word including tryouts, training, coordination, and scheduling as well as game-day responsibilities including but not limited to; performances, pre-game and in-game appearances, half time performances. This position will also assist in the try outs, training and coordination of the mascot. This position reports to the Student-Athlete Development Coordinator.
This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate, choregraph and lead practice times, while managing practice schedule in alignment with facilities.
• Coordinate appearances and performances at other sporting events.
• Equipment management.
• Support overall spirit enrichment in collaboration of the mascot and Cheer Graduate Assistant.
• Game and practice video.
• Manage paperwork and budgets associated with the program
• Manage community service, team events and social media.
• Manage administrative tasks in regard to the team, and team budget.
• Follow the mission of the university.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions.
• Ability to perform well in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the university, conference, and the NCAA .

Required Education

Current or incoming UIW graduate student.

Required Work Experience

2-4 years of experience on a college cheer team, and previous experience coaching a cheer team at any level.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist-high.

Posting Number

Posting Number STU1647PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/01/2026

Multi-Hire Pool No

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Reports to Student-Athlete Development Coordinator.

Salary $2,100 + Tuition Waiver

Open Date

Open Date 07/10/2026

Close Date

Close Date 05/15/2027

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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