Head Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling - NCAA DI

Merrimack College, Winston School of Education and Social Policy; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack College is hiring a Head Coach for Acrobatics and Tumbling in North Andover, MA. This full-time role leads a brand-new Division I program, overseeing recruitment, training, game strategy, and student-athlete development in line with NCAA rules.

Responsibilities include building a competitive schedule, managing scholarships, and collaborating with Athletics leadership to grow the program while maintaining academic progress and personal well-being for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1 year of experience coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Commitment to supporting the academic success, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Ability to cultivate a team culture rooted in fairness, honesty, respect, and sportsmanship, consistent with NCAA and institutional values.
• Genuine passion for the sport of acrobatics and tumbling, and for mentoring and developing student-athletes both in and out of the practice/competition environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the acrobatics and tumbling program, demonstrating effective communication and planning.
• Responsible for the recruitment of quality student-athletes to meet specified enrollment goals, including evaluating talent and visiting prospective student-athletes.
• Determine athletic scholarship allocation for prospective student-athletes.
• Organize, plan and conduct team practices and individual skill instruction sessions.
• Prepare individual student-athletes and the team for competition.
• Build a competitive Division I schedule and coordinate with the sports administrator for approval.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in managing the program budget.
• Meet program revenue goals through camps and clinics with alumni support.
• Collaborate with Athletics leadership on growth initiatives and facility use.
• Support student-athlete development athletically, academically and personally.
• Represent the program with professionalism and integrity.
• Foster a community of fans and engage with the acrobatics community.
• Ensure NCAA rules compliance and participate in departmental activities.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Merrimack College is hiring a Head Coach for Acrobatics and Tumbling in North Andover, MA. This full-time role leads a brand-new Division I program, overseeing recruitment, training, game strategy, and student-athlete development in line with NCAA rules.

Responsibilities include building a competitive schedule, managing scholarships, and collaborating with Athletics leadership to grow the program while maintaining academic progress and personal well-being for student-athletes.