Position Details Position Information Job Title: Head Cheer Coach Part-Time Position Number: NA Department: Athletics Joliet Job Grade: NA Anticipated Salary Range: $10,000 Benefits: None Notice of Nondiscrimination The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USFs Policy on Equal Opportunity Harassment and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty Students Employees and Third Parties or for more information please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix or contact the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@stfrancis.edu.
Position Summary To oversee all coaching and leadership aspects of a model sideline and/or competitive cheer program as they relate to academic commitment, supervision of personnel, practice organization, and instruction, match preparation, recruitment, scheduling, and budget management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university. • Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration, and the University community. • Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement. • Assumption of all coaching responsibilities related to the sport of cheer. • Assumption of all administrative responsibilities related to the sport of cheer, including purchase and maintenance of all equipment and coordination of food, lodging, and transportation needs. • Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes. • Development and enforcement of team rules. • Planning, development, and conducting of all in-season and off-season practices and conditioning sessions. • Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained. • Coordinate all strategy related to the sport of cheer. • Responsible for all aspects of recruitment in accordance with university and NAIA rules, including meeting recruiting goals. • A roster of 15 student-athletes is expected to be maintained. • Ability to use social media for recruiting and program promoting purposes. • Work in conjunction with athletic administration and Financial Aid Services in awarding financial assistance specifically athletic scholarships. • Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations as well as all philosophies of the University and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. • Understanding and support of the NAIA Champions of Character Coaches Code. • Work in conjunction with athletic administration in scheduling competitions and practices. • Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public. • Oversee all aspects of budget preparation and management. • Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned. • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements • High school diploma or GED. • One year of cheer coaching experience. • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position. • Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. • Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.
Preferred Requirements • Bachelors degree. • Three years of collegiate cheer coaching experience. • Hours Shift Work Schedule Hours vary but do include weekends, nights, and holidays.
Physical Requirements of Position Work is performed in both an office setting and at athletic arenas with moderate exposure to varying weather conditions but minimal health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
Travel is required. Hours of work include some nights, weekends, and may include working up to 12 hours a day.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number: FP0762-16 Open Date: 02/15/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Are you willing to uphold the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University? Yes No
Do you have or exceed the minimum amount of relevant work experience as listed in our posting? Yes No
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)? Yes No
Applicant Documents Required documents: • Resume • Cover Letter • Mission Response at http://spa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/856/docs/67939.pdf Optional documents: • Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) • Letter of Recommendation 1 (you must upload something; letter writers may send directly to Workingstfrancis.edu) • Letter of Recommendation 2 (you must upload something; letter writers may send directly to Workingstfrancis.edu)