Assistant Coach / Spirit Squads

About the role

The Assistant Coach for Spirit Squads will assist in the leadership, development, and daily operations of Virginia Tech's Spirit programs including cheerleaders, Hightechs, and the Hokiebird. This position supports student-athlete development, game day performance preparation, recruiting, choreography, and administrative operations while promoting a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the leadership, development, and daily operations of Virginia Tech's Spirit programs including cheerleaders, Hightechs, and the Hokiebird.
• Support student-athlete development, game day performance preparation, recruiting, choreography, and administrative operations.
• Promote a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and academic success.
• Collaborate with athletics administration, marketing, bands, and event management to enhance school spirit and elevate the program’s national brand.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach / Spirit Squads.

Requirements

• Previous coaching or instructional experience in Division I dance, cheer, or spirit programs.
• Working knowledge of choreography, performance production, and game day operations.
• Practical familiarity with recruiting and student-athlete development at the collegiate level.
• Experience collaborating within a Division I athletics environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• CPR/AED certification.

Skills

• Choreography.
• Performance production.
• Game day operations.
• Recruiting.
• Student-athlete development.
• Collaboration within a Division I athletics environment.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.

Benefits

This is a part-time position with no benefits.

Pay

$18 / hour

Schedule

Up to 29 hours on average

Review Date

June 2, 2026

Additional Information

SEE MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VT ATHLETICS AT https://hokiesports.com/be-a-hokie

This is a Part-time Position With No Benefits. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.