Head Coach, Club Cheerleading

Brown University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation seeks a Head Coach for Club Cheerleading in Providence, RI. This part-time role covers Sep through Mar, with duties spanning practice, performances and travel to events. You will choreograph routines, oversee tryouts and conditioning, and ensure AACCA safety compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree (preferably) and 2–3 years of club/high school coaching, with collegiate experience preferred. Evening/weekend hours are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• 2–3 years of cheerleading coaching experience at the club and/or high school level or higher; collegiate cheerleading experience preferred.
• Must have AACCA spirit safety certification before commencing employment.
• Comply with AACCA safety guidelines and standards.
• AED/CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, organizing and attending all practice sessions, games, performances and appearances.
• Producing choreography for routines and cheers.
• Monitoring tryouts and recruitment activities; executing conditioning programs and coaching at away games/events.
• Coordinating with supervisor on ordering and inventorying supplies and uniforms.
• Maintain safety guidelines and provide support to other spirit activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students, faculty, administrators and alumni; work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Cheerleading coaching

Student relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cheer routine knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferred

AED/CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Head Coach, Club Cheerleading position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI). This is a part-time position scheduled to work varied hours from September through March.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, organizing and attending all practice sessions, football & basketball games, performances, and appearances.


• Could also include select games in other sports.


• Producing choreography for routines and cheers.


• Monitoring tryout and recruitment activities; executing an exercise and conditioning program; providing coaching services and professional support at all away games/events, including traveling with the squad to and from events.


• Responsibilities also involve coordinating with the supervisor on ordering and inventorying supplies and uniforms.


• Comply with the American Association of Cheerleader Coaches & Advisors safety guidelines and standards and must maintain AACCA certification.


• Provide support to other spirit activities.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and alumni; and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.


• Evening and weekend hours are necessary.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred


• 2-3 years of cheerleading coaching experience at the club and/or high school level or higher; collegiate cheerleading experience preferred.


• Must have AACCA spirit safety certification before commencing employment.


• Comply with the American Association of Cheerleader Coaches & Advisors safety guidelines & standards.


• Prior experience as a cheerleader, helpful AED/CPR & First Aid Certification required.

Job Competencies

• Strong cheerleading knowledge and background.


• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students.


• Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.


• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills necessary.


• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment. All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check

Criminal, Education, MVR. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

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Recruiting Start Date

2026-10-09

Job Posting Title

Head Coach, Club Cheerleading

Department

Athletics and Recreation

Grade

Grade 8

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Position Work Location

Onsite

Contact

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