Head Coach - Competitive Cheer and Dance (Part-time) presso Point Park University

POSITION: Head Coach Competitive Cheer and Dance

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-Time 12 Month Staff Position

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Student Affairs / Dean of Students

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, plus two to three years of related experience in athletic administration and high school or college level coaching; experience including Cheer and Dance recruiting and coaching desired.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Perform administrative and coaching duties of Head Coach for the Competitive Cheer and Dance program for the University.

DUTIES:

1. Schedule practice facilities and times; design and supervise practices both in-season and off-season; teach all necessary fundamentals of Competitive Cheer and Dance.
2. Act as a liaison with the Financial Aid Office to determine financial aid eligibility of Competitive Cheer and Dance student-athletes.
3. Recruit high school and transfer students for the University's Competitive Cheer and Dance program; contact scouts, coaches, camp directors, alumni, etc.; return calls and letters from interested candidates and/or visit them personally. All recruiting activities should be completed in a highly professional manner.
4. Coordinate mailings related to the Competitive Cheer and Dance program; research and verify information used in bulk mailings.
5. In conjunction with the Office of Student Affairs develop itineraries for competition trips; coordinate travel, lodging and per-diem expenses.
6. In conjunction with the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students, develop Competitive Cheer and Dance schedule; assess facility conditions and provide the needed maintenance.
7. Provide budget recommendations to the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students and manage expenditures to stay within approved amounts in both operation and scholarship budgets.
8. Develop and implement sound disciplinary practices and policies which incorporate a high level of communication, consistency and interim sanctioning steps when appropriate. Discuss all conduct and disciplinary issues with the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
9. In conjunction with the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students, hire assistant coaches and identify volunteer assistant coaches while adhering to Point Park University human resources hiring policies.
10. Supervise and evaluate assistant and volunteer coaches.
11. Design, coordinate and oversee mandatory fundraising activities for the Competitive Cheer and Dance program.
12. Design, coordinate, and oversee community service projects for the Competitive Cheer and Dance program. At least one major project must occur each year.
13. Keep abreast of and implement new information and technologies such as visualization, sports psychology, weight training, self-awareness techniques, etc., to improve the program.
14. Attend one professional development activity each year. This activity must be approved by the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students. Maintain a high level of cheer and dance safety certification.
15. Arrange an awards event at the end of each season.
16. Become Point Park University van driver-certified and maintain certification.
17. Schedule and attend various meetings.
18. Prepare information for media relations.
19. Develop and update policies and procedures covering the Competitive Cheer and Dance program.
20. Perform other related duties as assigned by the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.