What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Cheer Coach position at Bradley University?
The Bradley University Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Head Cheerleading Coach.
Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois.
This is a non-benefit eligible, part-time temporary position. Hours will vary. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Experience and will be responsible for the coordination, training and administration of the Bradley University Athletics Cheer Team.
The Head Cheerleading coach will direct the Cheerleading team and its’ student members, will assume the duties of scheduling, planning and supervising tryouts, practices, games, and public relations events for the cheerleading team. The supervisory aspect of this position is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirement for both risk management and liability issues that applies to student-athletes, and Bradley chooses to follow these requirements to ensure the safety of our student participants. As a result, this position requires certification by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA). This credentialing helps to ensure the incumbent has completed safety training to mitigate risk to student participants as they perform a number of complex, athletic routines and stunts throughout practices and performances. Certification in First Aid/CPR will also be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; Minimum two years of coaching/training experience in a college setting or equivalent; Experience with dance, choreography, gymnastics, and cheerleading techniques, basic NCAA rules, regulations and compliance issues; Must possess or be able to obtain by date of hire and maintain AACCA safety certification and First Aid/CPR certification during appointment; Position requires working flexible hours and times based on the sporting event’s schedule (weekends, holidays, evenings); ability to travel to away games as needed. Successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position, resume and complete contact information for three professional references electronically. Please upload all documents at the time of initial application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.