Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a highly energetic, and ambitious professional to serve as a part-time Assistant Competitive Cheerleading Coach who will support our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by embarking upon providing leadership, management, and strategic planning for the cheerleading program. The Assistant Cheer Coach will report to the Head Cheerleading Coach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies. 
• Support the academic success of all student-athletes and demonstrate a strong commitment to their personal and professional development 
• Assist in the planning, management, evaluation, operation, and coordination of all aspects of the Cheerleading program,  
• Supervise and organize practice sessions, game-day coaching operations, scheduling, and team travel 
• Maintain proper and appropriate discipline among students during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off campus 
• Actively recruit prospective students of the highest quality in order to contribute to the program’s success 
• Engage in team fundraising activities and alumni engagement events 
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as further success of the Cheerleading Program.  Attend campus, conference, regional, and national meetings as necessary 
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Marian University, Crossroads Athletic Conference, and the NAIA policies and procedures 

 Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree 
• 3-5 years coaching experience preferred 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license 
• Must have experience in hiring, supervising, and training support staff and developing schedules to assure all work and work areas are covered 
• Must display excellent customer and staff relation skills 
• Must possess strong organization skills 
• Must possess Stunt, CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications 
• CDC Concussion Standards certification preferred 

For Consideration All Applications Require: 

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references.  The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application: 

https://www.marian.edu/faith 

Essential Functions: 

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.  Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.  Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements: 

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 their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer: 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws. 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.