The Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is a full-time, 12-month position. The position is responsible for assisting the Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach in all aspects of the nationally competitive Acrobatics & Tumbling team. The Acrobatics & Tumbling team will compete in the National College Acrobatics & Tumbling Association, and adheres to NCAA compliance, as an NCAA emerging sport. Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists with recruiting student-athletes that are committed to academic and athletic excellence. 2. Assists head coach with team training and various administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to community service, academic support, fundraising, and recruiting. 3. Trains, strengthens, and develops all student-athletes. 4. Learns, understands, and complies with all NCATA, NCAA, and Gannon University policies and requirements. 5. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible. 6. Has adequate training and background to properly plan, implement, train, and coach elite-level acrobatics and tumbling skill sets. 7. Assist in the development and implementation of a year-round strength & conditioning program. 8. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics. 9. Effective communication and collaboration skills within the program, department, and University. 10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.
Required Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelors degree; working knowledge of NCATA and NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Must successfully complete the USA Gymnastics safety course.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.
Experience: Gymnastics/Cheer/Acrobatics & Tumbling experience at the collegiate level. Coaching experience at the high school level or higher is strongly preferred.
Licensure: Must have a valid drivers license in good standing and CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.
Skills: Must have excellent communication and organization skills and technical knowledge of acrobatics and tumbling skill sets combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them. Must be a self-starter, willing to learn, and passionate about creating a positive, productive atmosphere for student-athletes.
Preferred Qualifications: Two years of collegiate coaching experience.
Location: Erie, Pa Employment Status: Full Time Department: Athletics Division: Athletics Subdivision: Athletic Director's Office
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