What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Cheerleading Coach position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00096PO25
Job Family
Athletics Administration
Job Function
Coaching
USC Market Title
Head Coach
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132070
Job Level
M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title)
Head Cheerleading Coach
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Athletics
Department
ATHL Department of Athletics
State Pay Band
Unclassified
Approved Starting Salary
Salary commensurate with qualifications (0.00)
Advertised Salary Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Hours will vary based on the needs of the department. This will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director of Marketing and Fan Experience, the Head Cheerleading Coach will oversee the training, mentoring and coaching of all members of the All-Girl and Co-Ed cheerleading teams as well as the students that serve as the University mascot.
The Head Cheerleading Coach will work with the marketing department and other spirit staff to ensure our cheerleading program enhances the game day experience for sporting events. They will work with athletics staff to coordinate all cheerleading and mascot appearances and to ensure students represent Gamecock Athletics and the University in a positive way.
Responsible for the day-to-day administration needs for the cheerleading program including budget planning, travel logistics, social media management and practice/competition scheduling. The head coach will be responsible for building out coaching staff that could include part-time and/or volunteer coaches and support staff.
In addition to preparing the cheerleading teams for appearances and sporting events, the head coach is responsible for preparing the team for the NCA or UCA Nationals Competitions each year.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and/or Universal Dance Association (UDA) rules and competitions and experience coaching cheerleading at the DI collegiate level.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Extensive and up to date technical knowledge of the sport, including technique and proper safety protocols. Ability to communicate effectively with cheerleaders, parents, staff and members of the community.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director of Marketing and Fan Experience, maintain communication to ensure full understanding of expectations of cheerleaders at all times that they are representing the University of South Carolina. This includes monitoring academic standing of all cheerleaders, maintaining communication with team physicians as it relates to any injuries, rehab and overall safety and health of cheerleaders.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
25
Job Duty
Oversee the day-to-day administration needs for the program including budget planning, travel logistics, social media management and practice/competition scheduling, oversight of mascot appearances, assistant/volunteer coaches, and additional tasks assigned by Athletics Director or Sport Administrator.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Job Duty
Manage overall coaching duties during practices and competitions, assigning as needed to assistant coaches. Coaching duties include organizing and implementing individual practice plans, assisting team with preparation and practice, coach teams during athletic events and at competitions, formulate strategy to enhance the program, and oversee a recruiting or tryout program each year for the team.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
40
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date
02/05/2025
Job Close Date
03/22/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by March 22, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183109
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