Spirit Teams Assistant Coach

Saint Leo University, Inc.; Saint Leo (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant university community as the Assistant Coach for Spirit Teams, where you will inspire and lead our dance, cheer, and mascot teams. This role involves training, choreography, and fostering team spirit while supporting athletic events. With a focus on community and student-centered service, you will help create a positive atmosphere that embodies the university's core values. Enjoy a range of benefits, including free tuition for you and your family, and be part of a top-ranked institution committed to excellence in education and student development.

Benefits

FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents

Generous Paid Leave

Comprehensive Group Health Plan

Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance

Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program

Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans

403b Retirement Plan

Wellness Center

Qualifications

• 3+ years of collegiate or professional dance, cheer, pom, or mascot experience.
• Strong knowledge of cheerleading techniques and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading cheer practices and performances.
• Support in choreographing cheers and routines for events.
• Foster team spirit and uphold safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Choreography

Administrative Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Collegiate Dance/Cheer Experience

Job description

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Job Description Summary

JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Coach of Student Spirit Teams is responsible for assisting the Director in the daily operations, training, and management of the university’s dance, cheer, pom, and mascot teams. This position will work with the Head Coach of Student Spirit Teams to create engaging routines, foster team spirit, support athletic and other university and community events, and maintain a positive, high-energy atmosphere representing Saint Leo University's brand and core values. The Assistant Director of the Spirit Teams reports directly to the Director of Student Spirit Groups.

Job Description

DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Prioritize the recruitment and retention of Spirit Team members.
• Assist in planning and leading cheerleading practices, conditioning sessions, and performances.
• Support in choreographing cheers, stunts, and dance routines for games, campus, and community events.
• Help maintain a safe environment by teaching proper technique and spotting during stunts and tumbling.
• Provide positive motivation and mentorship to team members.
• Assist with administrative duties such as attendance, uniforms, academic performance monitoring, transportation, and event planning.
• Attend specified games, practices, and team meetings as required.
• Uphold and enforce team rules, safety guidelines, and codes of conduct.
• Foster team spirit, sportsmanship, and respectful representation of Saint Leo University.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Student Spirit Groups, parents, and team members using the approved language and professionalism provided by the Director.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed for the success of the Spirit program.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be an ethical person with strong values of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to physically coach, instruct, and demonstrate dance and cheer team members on dance fundamentals, collegiate-level skills, game-day presence, sportsmanship, and leadership.
• Team Player
• Strong work ethic
• Strong knowledge of cheerleading (gameday), and mascot performance techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse student groups and staff members.
• Certification in CPR, first aid, concussion, or willingness to obtain certifications
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support team events and activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Clean driving record and capable of driving University Vans

Knowledge:

• Basic cheer knowledge on a collegiate level
• Knowledge of current cheer techniques, safety protocols, and stunt progressions.

Skills:

• Strong administrative communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent skills in group facilitation, conflict resolution, setting expectations, motivating a team, and proactively problem solving
• Choreography experience
• Patience and the ability to work with athletes of various skill levels.

Abilities:

• Ability to lift/move furniture weighing over 50lbs, and support heavy objects (i.e., stunts, tumbling mats, etc.) and demonstrate physical activities as required during coaching.
• Ability to remain patient and calm when mediating, providing feedback, and in other facets of the role.
• Ability to stand, walk, and engage in physical activity for extended periods during practices and events.
• Capable of working in outdoor and indoor environments during varying weather conditions.
• Ability to coach and lead a team or student group
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle/van

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of collegiate and/or professional dance, cheer, pom, or mascot experience).

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

About Us

Top Workplace

Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by theTampa Bay Times.

The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by theTampa Bay Timesand WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity.

One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida

One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths.

We are traditional, but we are cutting edge

Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South byU.S. News & World Report

Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases.

We are Catholic, but we are for everyone

Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers ofhigher education to the U.S. military .

While we are proudlyCatholic , we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society.

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