Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach

Georgian Court University; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ invites applications for Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach (60%). The position directs planning, budgeting, organizing, and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division II program within conference and NCAA guidelines.

The successful candidate will hire and supervise staff, coordinate schedules and travel, monitor academics, and ensure compliance with GCU, CACC, and NCAA rules. CPR/First Aid certification required; US work authorization is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching Acrobatics and Tumbling or related gymnastics disciplines at college level.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and ability to pass NCAA II Rules Modules.
• Excellent PC knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain team budget and coordinate logistics.
• Schedule contests aligned with the academic calendar.
• Organize program fundraisers and departmental partnerships.
• Implement service and community engagement activities.
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches.
• Recruit student-athletes with admissions counselors.
• Evaluate performances; develop leaders; conduct mid/end season reviews.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Enforce NCAA, conference rules; stay current on compliance.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
• Be knowledgeable of Mercy Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching Acrobatics & Tumbling

NCAA Rules Knowledge

Oral & Written Communication

Leadership & Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Coach Professional Lakewood, NJ, US

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Provides direction for planning, budgeting, organizing, and maintaining a well balanced, competitive NCAA Division II Acrobatics and Tumbling program. The program will operate within the athletic policy and guidelines of Georgian Court University, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association, and NCAA Division II.

Essential Functions:

Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach 60%

• Maintain team budget and coordinate team logistics.
• Schedule contests appropriate for the academic schedule. Scout opponents as needed.
• Organize program fundraisers and participate in departmental efforts and partnerships.
• Implement service and community engagement activities.
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches.
• Collaborate the recruitment of student athletes with assistant coaches and Georgian Court admissions counselors.
• Evaluate individual and team performances. Develop and train leaders to represent their program. Conduct mid and end season reviews, and hold exit meetings of all athletes.
• Actively monitor the academic performance of student-athletes.
• Be informed and enforce GCU, CACC, and NCAA rules and guidelines. Successfully complete NCAA Division II Rules Modules and stay current with all compliance rules and procedures. Attend meetings or workshops as appropriate.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid/AED required.
• Be knowledgeable of the college’s commitment to Mercy Core Values and support those values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Administrative Responsibilities 40%

• This position will have rotational administrative duties that may include Equipment Manager, Fitness Center Manager, Community Engagement, Student Employee Supervisor/Assignor, Game Day Management, SAAC advisor, or other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• This position will have game day supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Experience in coaching Acrobatics and Tumbling or one of the disciplines of gymnastics (artistic, acrobatic, trampoline, power tumbling) or cheerleading (competitive or sidelines), preferably at the collegiate level
• Knowledge of NCAA II rules & regulations (must pass NCAA DII Rules Modules)
• Excellent PC knowledge/experience (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong management and organizational skills

Must be US Work Authorized