Summary/Objective
All positions in the Department of Athletics are responsible to help student-athletes fulfill the stated missions of Southwest Baptist University and the Department of Athletics.
Essential Job Duties
Makes travel arrangements for both cheer and stunt programs
Prepare jerseys and equipment for sideline performance and stunt competitions
Help organize and lead team building activities
Can create online content and maintain cheer/stunt social media accounts
Recruits student-athletes, Meet Established Roster Goals
Provides sport-specific instruction during practices
Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests
Serves as primary contact for scheduling games
Ensures a balanced budget
Monitors academic progress of student-athletes
Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU
Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment
Will supervise and coordinate the SBU Mascot activities and roles
Serves as primary contact when other departments on campus request presence of spirit team/mascot
Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs
Work with Athletic Administrative Team to lead Marketing Promotions for Events/Games
Goal of an activity each halftime for Football Games, something at Basketball games halftime when University is in session.
Have one activity for each sport at home games/events where we do a promotion
Regular attendance and punctuality
Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist Universitys Principles and Expectations
Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Supervisory Responsibility
The Head Cheer/Stunt Coach supervises GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.
Position Requirements
Required
Bachelors Degree
Knowledge of NCAA rules
Preferred
Masters Degree
Coaching experience
Work Environment
Must be able to work in typical office and athletics environment.
Must be available for frequent travel during season and recruiting times. Night and weekend work required.
Must be able to work during crowd noise and loud game environments
Must be able to work outdoors
Must be able to travel long distances by plane, train, or automobile.
Must be able to interact and instruct team members in drills, play formation, and game preparation.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Physical Abilities
Must be able to operate and / or maneuver equipment used for the daily training of student-athletes for the sport of volleyball.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer, photocopies, printer, etc.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and hold a valid Missouri Drivers License.
Must be able to climb stairs, work in varying temperatures and sit and stand for long periods of time.
