What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach position at Gannon University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
Posting Number AS945P
Subdivision Athletic Director's Office
Division Athletics
Department Athletics
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is a full-time, 12-month position and supervises a full-time assistant coach position and student coach positions. The position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the nationally ranked, competitive Acrobatics & Tumbling team. The Acrobatics & Tumbling team competes 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
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Successful collegiate-level coaching experience is required.
Skills: Must have a working knowledge of NCATA and NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Technical expertise of acrobatics and tumbling skill sets combined with the ability to effectively supervise, strategize, teach, and coach them; the ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes, campus, and community members; a willingness and ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to the University a; strong administrative skill set such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting; ability to work independently and to work under pressure.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired. Must successfully complete the USA Gymnastics’ safety course. AED / CPR /First Aid Certified.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience.
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. Able to assist with spotting student-athletes, overhead spotting rig, and mat movement as needed.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through April.
Exempt Status Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 12M
Hours per Week varies
Work Schedule varies
Shift Other
Posting Summary
Position Title Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
Posting Number AS945P
Subdivision Athletic Director's Office
Division Athletics
Department Athletics
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is a full-time, 12-month position and supervises a full-time assistant coach position and student coach positions. The position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the nationally ranked, competitive Acrobatics & Tumbling team. The Acrobatics & Tumbling team competes 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
- Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
- Schedules all competitive events and competitive facilities.
- Schedules all practices and practice facilities.
- Coordinates advanced scheduling, with budget approval, for all transportation, hotel, and meal requirements for away contests.
- Completes all expense reports for all expenses associated with home and away contests.
- Purchases, issues, maintains, and collects all team uniforms and equipment.
- Oversees all budgetary-related items.
- In conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, trains, strengthens, and develops student-athletes.
- Monitors and supports all student-athletes in their academic pursuits.
- Monitors, educates, and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom, during competitions and practices, and within campus and community living.
- Advises administration of any significant accomplishments (athletic, academic, civic) obtained by any member of the team.
- Identifies, hires, and supervises full-time staff, volunteer(s), manager(s), and/or student assistant(s).
- Participates in an annual review of the season with the Athletic Administration.
- Learns, understands, and complies with all rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA , NCATA , and Gannon University.
- Passes the NCAA educational modules on an annual basis.
- Develop and implement camps and clinics.
- Works collaboratively to develop and implement initiatives that support the program – alumni engagement, development, and promotional.
- Performs other duties related as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Successful collegiate-level coaching experience is required.
Skills: Must have a working knowledge of NCATA and NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Technical expertise of acrobatics and tumbling skill sets combined with the ability to effectively supervise, strategize, teach, and coach them; the ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes, campus, and community members; a willingness and ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to the University a; strong administrative skill set such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting; ability to work independently and to work under pressure.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired. Must successfully complete the USA Gymnastics’ safety course. AED / CPR /First Aid Certified.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience.
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. Able to assist with spotting student-athletes, overhead spotting rig, and mat movement as needed.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through April.
Exempt Status Exempt
Position Classification Professional
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 12M
Hours per Week varies
Work Schedule varies
Shift Other
