About this role
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 masters 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.
Qualifications
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 Colleges 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.
- Coordinates fundraising activities to benefit the student-athlete experience for the cheerleading program.
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.
- Current safety certifications (CPR/First Aid, a valid drivers license) are required, or an ability to obtain.
Education :
- Bachelors 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.
Albertus Magnus College is strongly committed to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal-opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and apply.