ATHLETIC COACH

About the role

This is a part time position responsible for the coordination, supervision, evaluation, performance and day-to-day operations of the Cheer Team. Organize and supervise all practices, games and campus events. Oversee the recruitment, tryouts and medical clearance for all participants. Manage Cheer Team budget, including ordering uniforms and necessary supplies. Schedule practice time. Supervise and direct the Cheer Team during men’s and women’s basketball games. Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team. Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise all practices, games and campus events.
• Oversee the recruitment, tryouts and medical clearance for all participants.
• Manage Cheer Team budget, including ordering uniforms and necessary supplies.
• Schedule practice time.
• Supervise and direct the Cheer Team during men’s and women’s basketball games.
• Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and one to three years previous coaching experience.
• Must have working knowledge of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.
• At least one year of spirit program/cheerleading coaching is required.
• Training experience is also a plus.
• Collegiate level spirit program coaching experience with thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards.
• Vision and ability to build and maintain a Spirit Squad program to include allowable stunting.
• Knowledge of basic NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication skills with supervisor as well as program participants.
• Experience in stunting, spotting, tumbling, cheerleading, dance, choreography and mascot training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and basic NCAA rules and regulations.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft office.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola University Chicago offers a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Pay

$8,000

Schedule

Part-time

Special Instructions to Applicants

To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed/.