Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer and Dance | Gannon University - Military Veterans
at HERC- Ohio/W. PA/ W. VA
Assistant Coach, Competitive Cheer and Dance Position Summary: The Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach & Dance Coach position is a part-time, 10-month position responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance program. The program competes at the intercollegiate II level and attends the NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship annually. Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes. 2. Trains, strengthens, and develops all cheer and/or dance student-athletes, under the direction of the Head Coach. 3. Learns, understands, and complies with all USA Cheer rules (cheer), NDA safety rules (dance) and Gannon University regulations. 4. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible. 5. Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team. 6. Assists with administrative tasks related to the Competitive Cheer & Dance program as requested by the Head Coach. 7. Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics. 8. Cheer: Teaches advanced level stunting, baskets, and pyramids safely and with proper technique. 9. Cheer: Teaches and spots beginner to elite tumbling skills safely and with proper technique. 10. Dance: Provides high level instruction in the following styles of dance: hip hop, pom, jazz, and gameday. 11. Dance: Teaches advanced tricks, turns, leaps, and specialty skills safely and with proper technique. 12. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job. Required Qualifications: Education: A bachelor's degree; working knowledge of USA Cheer and/or NDA safety rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Licensure: A valid driver's license with a good driving history is required. Skills: Must have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge of the sport-specific skills identified above for cheer or dance, combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission. Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Cheer or dance experience at the collegiate level; preferably with competitive experience at NCA & NDA Nationals. Team coaching experience at the high school level or higher. Experience participating on or coaching programs that have a collaborative approach to their cheer and dance programs. Location: Erie, Pa Employment Status: Part Time Department: Competitive Cheer and Stunt Division: Athletics Subdivision: Athletic Director's Office To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/13017 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5cb7f284a4f74047b06dbffeb755d136
Erie, PA
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