Head Coach Spirit Squad

The Head Spirit Squad Coach will coordinate all aspects of the Cheerleading and Southern Gold Dance Programs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate a professional philosophy that supports student-athletes' welfare and adheres to the missions of MSSU and the NCAA.

Recruit and assess talent of prospective student-athletes.

Coordinates team travel and equipment inventory.

Effectively instruct cheerleaders on aspects of choreography, techniques, and lifts.

Effectively instructs dancers on aspects of choreography and techniques.

Demonstrate fiscal accountability through budget management and fundraising.

Develop and maintain quality relationships within the community both on and off-campus.

Be present at all team practice, home football and basketball athletic events and any National or Regional competitions.

Communicates effectively as needed on issues with student-athletes. These issues include, but are not limited to: travel, injuries, budget, equipment, administrative tasks and responsibilities.

Responsible for hiring and training the Assistant Spirit Squad Coach.

Perform other related duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university required.

Successful coaching, competitive cheer/dance, or teaching experience required. Collegiate experience preferred.

Work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required; or any combination of education and experience.

CPR/AED, or ability to be certified

Knowledge of USA Cheer rules and regulations required.

Certification in USA Cheer rules and regulations course completed within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate with students on an interpersonal level.
• Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Requires the ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel including the use of a computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear including the use of a telephone. The employee is frequently required to walk. The