Head Cheerleading Coach

Head Cheerleading Coach

Chatham University has an immediate opening for a part-time Head Cheerleading Coach in the University's Athletic department.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. To read more about this work, go to https://www.chatham.edu/mission-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion/index.html.

The Head Cheerleading Coach reports to the Director of Athletics. The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the Chatham University Cheerleading Program. This includes structural and administrative organization of the program as outlined in the responsibilities listed below:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate frequently with Assistant Athletic Director.
• Maintain a physically safe practice environment and plan effective practices.
• Distribute monthly calendar to cheerleaders for practices and events.
• Schedule dates for tryouts, for pre- and for post-tryout informational meetings.
• Determine tryout criteria and hold tryouts in an organized manner by teaching material at the beginning so students have time to learn it.
• Coordinate with Assistant Athletic Director regarding uniform and practice gear needs and before making any purchases.
• Collect and inventory cheer uniforms.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time coaching experience.
• Computer proficiency and valid driver's license.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should visit www.chatham.edu/careers and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:

• Cover Letter addressing the qualifications of the position
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

All documents should be uploaded in the "Resume" section at the same time at the time of application.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.