Assistant Coach - Cheer

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes from Kansas City. For over 100 years, USM has helped students find meaningful lives and careers through an education blending liberal arts, critical thinking, and professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, and online.

About the role

Assist with the planning and direction of the activities of the USM Cheerleading program, ensuring the team follows the direction and mission of USM and the Athletic Department. Primary duties include assisting the Head Coach with sport-specific skills, recruitment, and retention of quality student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the conduct, discipline, and positive character development of student-athletes using the guidelines and principles of the USM Mission and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative
• Assist with student-athletes in personal development and academic success
• Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community, respect, justice, and excellence
• Assist with the coordination of recruitment of quality student-athletes
• Assist with the retention of student-athletes through intense monitoring of academic performance
• Perform sport-specific coaching duties as determined by the head coach
• Assist in inventory management, distribution, and collection of equipment and uniforms
• Work with the Athletic Department in all sport promotions, fundraising, and recruitment efforts
• Assist with USM Athletic Department game and event management
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 to 50 lbs. and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s preferred
• 2-3 years related experience, specifically in coaching cheerleading
• 2-3 years experience coaching tumbling preferred
• Able to work nights and weekends with capabilities to travel
• Must be twenty-one (21) years or older and able to successfully complete and maintain the approved driver certification

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• University-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse, and dependents under the age of 24