Position Summary: The Assistant Competitive Cheer & Dance Coach position is a full-time, 12 month position and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The program competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes. 2. Trains, strengthens, and develops all cheer and/or dance student-athletes on a year-round schedule, under the direction of the Head Coach. 3. Learns, understands, and complies with all USA Cheer rules (cheer), NDA safety rules (dance) and Gannon University regulations. 4. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible. 5. Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team. 6. Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach. 7. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics. 8. Teaches advanced level stunting and tumbling skills (cheer) and/or provides choreography and instruction of advanced tricks, turns, leaps and specialty skills in a variety of styles (dance). 9. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.
Required Qualifications: Education: A bachelors degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer and/or NDA safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid drivers license in good standing. Per Gannons Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.
Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above for cheer or dance, combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Cheer or dance experience at the collegiate level; preferably with competitive experience at NCA & NDA Nationals. Team coaching experience at the high school level or higher. Experience participating on or coaching programs that have a collaborative approach to their cheer and dance programs.
Location: Erie, Pa Employment Status: Full Time Department: Competitive Cheer and Stunt Division: Athletics Subdivision: Athletic Director's Office
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