Head Cheer and Dance Coach

Head Cheer and Dance Coach

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus, New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

202200646

Division

Student Affairs

Department

University Athletics

Opening Date

06/18/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Within the framework of the Loyola University New Orleans mission of educating the whole person, the head men's and women's competitive cheer and dance coach will fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position of head coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to program and staff oversight, recruiting and developing student athletes, promoting the program to the institution's stakeholders, and assisting with community engagement. This is a 12-month position.

Examples of Duties

• Provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all practices and competitions.
• Implement and maintain standards of performance consistent with the University's goals of academic and athletic performance.
• Assign assistant coach(es) specific coaching and administrative responsibilities.
• Organize and implement a recruiting program to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Loyola University.
• Conduct the program within the rules and regulations of the conference and national organizations as well as the University.
• Manage the program within the parameters of an approved budget.
• Travel required for the purpose of competitions, recruiting, and representing the University at various functions.
• Assist with community engagement to advance the department to on and off-campus constituents.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Budget requests
• Scheduling of contests and practices
• Scheduling officials
• Purchase and maintenance of equipment
• Appointment of assistant coach (es)
• Appointment of student assistants
• Contest administration
• Facilities scheduling, repair and maintenance
• Eligibility
• Financial Aid.
• Drive university vehicles (van) for competitions and/or practices, as needed.
• Coordinate fundraising projects for program with Development Officer
• Assist in game management as needed.
• Assist with University Sports Complex operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum of a baccalaureate, master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years successful coaching experience
• Expertise in technical aspects of cheer and dance with respect to national rules and regulations, safety guidelines, and cheer techniques
• Ability to work effectively with college student- athletes, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community
• A philosophy on intercollegiate athletics which places the highest emphasis on the pre-eminence of the academic mission of the institution and the role of athletics as a part of the student's total educational experience for both the student-athlete and the student non-athlete; a well-developed personal system of ethical values that will be used as the basis for supervising and developing the intercollegiate program.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background information investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management; current CPR and AED certifications;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to drive/transport athletes.
• Must be able to set up and take down cheer and dance equipment. Also able to lift, move, and carry up to 25lbs.
• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veterans status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Loyola University - New Orleans