Head Cheerleading Coach

At the Division of Athletics, we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad and diverse community. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship or what's next in sports and wellness. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. About Intercollegiate Athletics The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school’s academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 35 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Position Summary

The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for all aspects of the cheerleading program including: the conduct of practices, supervision and direction of team, the coaching of the team members, the recruitment and retention of the team members and representing the University of Denver, its mission, vision and values of the athletics programs.

This is a non-benefited, part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. 

Required Qualifications 

• Undergraduate degree
• AACCA Cheerleading Safety Course | USA Cheer Certification
• 2 years minimum of cheerleader coaching experience
• Proven leadership & supervision experience
• Motivational and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification (will assist with certification if candidate does not currently have updated certification.)
• Experience as a collegiate cheerleader and experience as a supervisor

Work Schedule

Work schedule will vary depending on varsity sports schedules, including evenings and weekends as required.

Primary work hours will be August through May of each year.

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. 

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is 18.29- $25.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The compensation offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. AACCA Cheerleading Safety Course | USA Cheer Certification
4. CPR/First Aid Certification (optional)

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment