Part-Time Collegiate Cheer Coach & Mentor

La Salle University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

La Salle University seeks a part-time Head Cheer Coach to oversee the Cheer Team’s coordination, evaluation, and day-to-day operations. The role leads coaching, recruitment, budgeting, and competition planning while upholding NCAA and conference standards.

The successful candidate will mentor student-athletes through graduation, manage tryouts and medical clearance, and represent La Salle University with integrity at games and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Self-direction and motivation to work independently.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications kept up to date.
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Background checks including PA criminal, FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, mentor student-athletes through graduation.
• Organize, attend, supervise all competitions, practices and events; develop skills.
• Identify and recruit student performers who excel academically and athletically.
• Maintain precise recruiting contacts and compliance records with Athletics leadership.
• Oversee tryouts and medical clearances for all participants.
• Manage Cheer Team budget; order uniforms and supplies; track expenses.
• Supervise during basketball games and potential NCAA tournaments.
• Follow Athletics communications policies on PR and social media.
• Plan team-building and morale activities; represent La Salle with integrity.

Skills

NCAA rules

Leadership

Recruiting

Budget mgmt

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

La Salle University seeks a part-time Head Cheer Coach to oversee the Cheer Team’s coordination, evaluation, and day-to-day operations. The role leads coaching, recruitment, budgeting, and competition planning while upholding NCAA and conference standards.

The successful candidate will mentor student-athletes through graduation, manage tryouts and medical clearance, and represent La Salle University with integrity at games and events.