Job description
Overview:
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
Head Cheer Coach: Responsible for the training and development of a comprehensive Grayson College cheerleading program. The coach will work in conjunction with the Athletics Department; reporting directly to the Athletic Director. This is a part-time position. The cheerleading squad performs at approximately 26 home games each season as well as various campus & community events.
Responsibilities:
This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Qualifications:
This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
Head Cheer Coach: Responsible for the training and development of a comprehensive Grayson College cheerleading program. The coach will work in conjunction with the Athletics Department; reporting directly to the Athletic Director. This is a part-time position. The cheerleading squad performs at approximately 26 home games each season as well as various campus & community events.
Responsibilities:
Directs the planning and coordination of all try-outs for team; including but not limited to scheduling of space.- Attends tryouts and practices for team; ensures that space is secured on campus through Student Development, Athletics and Campus Security.
- Maintains a calendar of practices and events, including but not limited to, the team’s presence and support at all Men’s and Women’s home basketball games and applicable tournaments.
- Works with team members to market the cheerleading program on campus through publicity and promotional tactics.
- Upholds USA cheer rules and regulations such as safety, certification, etc.
- Choreographs and teaches proper tumbling, cheer and dance technique and form.
- Creates and teaches proper conditioning warm-ups and cool-downs for practices, games, and competitions.
- Other duties and attendance as assigned by the Athletic Director and the Grayson Athletic Department.
- Works with the Pep Band Director to coordinate music and cheer time out and half-time routines.
- Mentors athlete academic performance
- Coordinates selection and puchase of cheer uniforms and supplies
- Administors scholoarship awards and budgets
- Ensures athletic paperwork is completed for each cheer athlete
Performance
Measurements:
- Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
- Provides quality instruction.
- Demonstrates leadership skills; fosters a positive and professional working environment.
- Creates and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
- Functions as a team member in the Department of Athletics and Kinesiology in the development and implementation of processes to accomplish the goals and philosophy of the division and the college.
- Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Enforces student policies. Serves as a positive role model for students and enforces all college policies.
- Represents Grayson College in a positive manner in the community and actively promotes Grayson College programs.
This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Experience: Minimum Requirement: Prior cheerleading experience. Preferred: College cheerleading and cheerleading competition experience. Prior coaching experience or prior experience in athletics, physical education, student activities, or a related field.
Education: Expected: Bachelor’s Degree and knowledge of USA Cheer Association policies.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population
. Ability to dffectively communicate with students, staff, and administration. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrates positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, flexible and approachable behavior.
Other Skills: Choreography and tumbling skills
Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Position may require standing, sitting, squatting, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must have the physical ability to lead cheerleading team in practice and demonstrate or coach proper techniques. Travel by car or bus may be required. Work will be performed in a gymnasium setting with exposure to loud noises.
This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.
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