Head STUNT Coach - Athletics

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Head STUNT Coach

JOB SUMMARY 

The Head STUNT Coach is responsible for developing and administering a highly competitive STUNT program; abiding by University and USA Cheer rules and regulations; and along with all other Athletics personnel, working towards achieving the objectives of Intercollegiate Athletics.  Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Director, Intercollegiate Athletics 

Supervises:     Assistant Coach, Graduate Assistant, Student Assistants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Develops and administers a highly competitive STUNT program.
• Oversees STUNT roster management goals.
• Coaches the STUNT team with sound principles and expert skill and strategies to achieve success.
• Manages all aspects of the team including practices, equipment, facilities, travel, scheduling and competitions.
• Recruits and retains student-athletes who will be academically successful.
• Monitors and encourages student-athletes’ academic progress and success to ensure continuing eligibility to participate in competition and to graduate.
• Provides oversight for coordinating, monitoring, and implementing study hall.
• Directs and supervises support staff, such as an assistant coach, a graduate assistant, volunteer assistants, and student assistants, when applicable.
• Communicates and works directly with the sports medicine and sports performance staff in the execution of a scientific-based, sports-specific strength and conditioning program and overall student-athlete medical care, abiding by the decisions of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and/or the designated Health Care Administrator.
• Oversees the monitoring, inspecting and ensuring equipment is maintained to protect the safety of student-athletes and University staff.
• Collaborates with personnel in scheduling, preparing and maintaining facilities used for practices and competitions.
• Works directly with the Director of Athletics to annually determine the STUNT budget.
• Develops and prepares a plan for fundraising activities to supplement budgetary constraints and fulfill desire for participating in national competitions.
• Oversees the management a fiscally sound budget.
• Supports and participates in the department’s commitment to community service.
• Assists with marketing and promoting the STUNT program.
• Assists with executing a positive game day environment.
• Assists with fundraising.
• Assists with alumni relations.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the department, the University, and USA Cheer with the utmost integrity.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the Athletics department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, other higher education institutions, high school and club coaches, media and general public.
• Completes other assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Attends seminars, camps, conferences and other professional development opportunities.
• Participates, as appointed, on Intercollegiate Athletics, University, state, regional and national committees.
• Implements Athletics’ strategic plan as part of the Division of Student Life’s strategic plan in conjunction with the University’s strategic plan.
• Collaborates with other entities on campus.
• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION