Part-Time Head Cheerleading Coach

Albertus Magnus College

Position Title:  Part-Time Head Cheerleading Coach

Reporting To:  Director of Athletics

About Albertus Magnus College:

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate accelerated adult undergraduate, and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long-standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern-day education. Explore more about the college here.

Job Overview: The Head Cheerleading Coach is expected to direct the day-to-day operation and development of the program at Albertus Magnus College. The Head Coach is accountable for building the requisite roster size and developing a student-athlete recruitment plan to ensure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of an appropriate roster. The Head Coach implements a strength and conditioning program and plans for and manages practices and games. The Head Coach also must provide positive guidance to each student-athlete that fosters and develops the premise that athletics are an integral component of the student experience and that athletic achievement must not come at the expense of academic success.

• Along with coaching responsibilities, this position has additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements a recruiting plan to achieve and maintain a roster size adequate for sponsorship of Cheerleading in accordance with the College’s enrollment growth strategies.
• Develops and implements a practice plan to insure proper preparation for competition.
• Promotes the visions and values of Albertus Magnus College by emphasizing the experience and education of each student-athlete as the most important component of intercollegiate athletic participation.
• Supervises assistant coaches and provides feedback for continued growth and development.

• Represented their respective program during coaches’ meetings.
• Provides a year-round strength and conditioning program tailored towards the individual sport.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of collegiate rules and a demonstrated compliance with said rules.  
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience as a student-athlete or coach of the sport(s).
• General understanding of the recruiting process at the college level.
• A demonstrated commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy regarding the student-athlete experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience as a student-athlete or coach of the sport(s).
• General understanding of the recruiting process at the college level.
• A demonstrated commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy regarding the student-athlete experience.

Special Working Conditions:

• Evening and some weekend hours required. 

Work Schedule Requirements:

• Special Work Schedule Requirements:  This position includes weekend and evening hours.

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