Head Coach – Cheer

Salary/Position Classification

• $3,000 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 19 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

To develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the University’s Spirit Squad program [specifically cheer team] while abiding by the rules and regulations of the NCAA, University of North Dakota and our conferences. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the spirit squad members.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coaching/Team Management
  • Develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the University’s cheer program.
  • Social media supervision of cheerleaders and cheer staff
  • Develop a competitive program
  • Coaching team practices and games, practice/game management, gameday preparations
  • Ability to motivate cheerleaders and develop talent
  • Academic and disciplinary supervision of cheerleaders and promotion of all policies related
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
  • Achieve academic success and help cheerleaders maintain academic eligibility
  • Follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations [including UND Licensing]
  • Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the cheerleaders
  • Maintain required certifications as it relates to cheer
  • Other duties assigned by Director of Athletics and Spirit Squad Advisor
• Recruiting
  • Recruit quality prospective cheerleaders (includes character, academic & athletics variables) for the program (when applicable)
  • Conduct recruiting process with integrity, ethics, and knowledge
• GENERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION / PROFESSIONALISM
  • Exhibit an achievement orientated attitude (high energy and high level of motivation)
  • Effective management of admissions and eligibility issues
  • Effective professional working relationship with cheerleaders, staff, administration, alumni, general public, NCAA and conference officials
  • Hire and supervise quality volunteer assistant coaches, as applicable
  • Effective work ethic concentrating on efficiency in tasks assigned and timely completion of requested materials/forms
  • Demonstrated support of other department coaches/staff as a member of department/UND staff
• MEDIA RELATIONS / COMMUNITY SERVICE / PUBLIC RELATIONS / FUNDRAISING / MARKETING / CAMPS & CLINICS
  • Team participation in community service activities
  • Maintain contact with spirit squad alumni
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the University’s cheer program as directed
  • Develop community support for the program and participate in Athletics department activities
  • Initiate and execute fundraising efforts for the cheer team
  • Marketing efforts – Address marketing and branding issues, as requested, assist with the marketing of the sport program (use of social media), as appropriate
  • Management and responsibility of all running and hosting camps/clinics/family events/alumni events, etc.

Required Competencies

• Ability to encompass the strategic mission of the University of North Dakota and Intercollegiate Athletics with tact and diplomacy at all times
• Strong interpersonal, creative, motivational and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
• Fluency of social media platforms outside of personal use
• Ability to communicate and adhere to University, Summit League, Missouri Valley Football, NCHC, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous cheer team coaching experience
• USASF [USA Spirit Federation] Certified
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate/NCAA cheer experience [Coach or Cheerleader]
• Current USA Cheer membership, (USA cheer is where college coaches have to have a membership and certs to be allowed to supervise at NCAA tournaments or STUNT competition)
  • Athlete Protection Course (a course offered by USA Cheer for members)
  • Cheer Safety & Risk Management course. (offered by USA cheer for members)
  • Risk Management, first aid and concussion management (USASF- USA Spirit Federation
• General first-aid/concussion management

To Apply

Please submit a resume and a list of all current certifications