Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Job Description

Position Summary:

A key responsibility of this role is to assist in the recruitment and retention of the all-girl and co-ed LIU Cheer teams at the Post campus and the game-day squad at the Brooklyn Campus. Additionally, the assistant coach will help oversee all aspects of the cheer program, including practices, performances, competitions, travel, equipment, social media, and the overall LIU Cheer student-athlete experience. They must also manage the cheer program budget, work with LIU Auxiliary Services and LIU Athletics Operations to schedule facilities, and form partnerships with high school cheer coaches and organizations.

• Assist in the recruitment and retention of the all-girl and co-ed LIU Cheer teams at the Post campus and the game-day squad at the Brooklyn Campus.
• Develop, organize, and co-manage the Finley Mascot Team.
• Help oversee all aspects of the cheer program, including practices, performances, competitions, travel, equipment, social media, and the overall LIU Cheer student-athlete experience.
• Manage the cheer program budget, ensuring that the program stays within the budgeted expenses and generates non-tuition revenue through fundraising for the program.
• Work with LIU Auxiliary Services and LIU Athletics Operations to schedule facilities.
• Help form partnerships and relationships with national and local high school cheer coaches and organizations that help attract top cheerleaders to the University.
• Travel with the team for games, competitions, and other appearances as necessary.
• Coordinate the LIU Spirit program alongside the Head Cheerleading Coach, Head Dance Coach, Assistant Dance Coach, and Marching Band Director to ensure a dynamic Division I game-day experience.
• Represent LIU Cheer and LIU Spirit at University events and admissions functions.
• Develop and execute youth summer cheer camps to develop a recruitment pipeline and fundraise for LIU Cheer, LIU Athletics, and the University.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations of LIU Athletics, Student Affairs, and the University.
• Attend LIU Athletics department and LIU Spirit meetings and meet regularly with supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor, Student Affairs leadership, LIU Athletics leadership, and senior University leadership.
• Serve as the primary advisor for students in the LIU Spirit program, supporting them from pre-enrollment through graduation.
• Provide academic and career advising, assist with orientation and student engagement, and help students navigate financial aid and university resources.
• Collaborate with campus departments to drive retention and student success.
• Participate in university events and contribute to regular progress reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• 1–3 years of progressively professional coaching experience, preferably in a college or university setting.
• Experience on a collegiate cheer team and/or experience coaching on a cheer team.
• Demonstrated a talent for building cohesive teams.
• Clear evidence of leadership in and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a record of working collaboratively with constituencies with diplomacy, empathy, and tact.
• Sensitivity to and demonstrated an understanding of the needs of a diverse student body.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with sound judgement and decision-making.
• High energy and enthusiasm to work with students to propel them toward success.
• Ability to design and implement innovative programs with a strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency.

About LIU Post

LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program.