Cheer Coach

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. Our main campus is located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley, and Beckley.

About the Role

The Head Cheer Coach provides oversight of all aspects of a collegiate cheer program. Primary responsibilities include recruiting prospective student athletes and supervising and managing volunteers and student workers. The Head Coach will plan, implement, and evaluate the performance and development of student athletes both on and off the field and court.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily practices (3-4 days per week) focusing on general conditioning, stunting, tumbling, team tactics, and other performance elements.
• Create on-field and court simulations of different cheers depending on game/match situations.
• Ensure the cheer team performs at all home football, volleyball, and basketball contests and NCAA-sponsored championships.
• Review proper on and off-field/court etiquette.
• Recruit student-athletes that align with the University’s mission and values, meeting the required standards set by the Department of Admissions.
• Regularly visit high school and junior college contests to build relationships with high school and club cheer programs.
• Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes, fostering an environment of citizenship, integrity, cultural diversity, respect, and responsibility.
• Develop and implement the team’s competition, training, and practice schedules with the Athletic Department’s Facility Director.
• Oversee all administrative functions for the Cheer Team, including preparing check requests, purchase orders, and advance requests.
• Coordinate with MU equipment staff to procure and manage inventory of uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Generate additional funds for the cheer program in conjunction with the Big Green Foundation.
• Utilize the Teamworks portal for submitting compliance paperwork related to camp attendance policies and regulations.
• Coordinate marketing and promotional initiatives, oversee equipment maintenance, prepare game and competition strategies, and organize team travel.
• Develop and reconcile program budgets.
• Organize and conduct summer camps.
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and Director of Athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Demonstrated coaching experience.
• Proven experience in recruiting and developing student-athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior collegiate coaching experience.
• Experience building or expanding a program.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Work week of 37.5 hours, with almost two weeks off for Winter Break in December.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Annual and sick leave: Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff, and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), with seven health benefit plans available.
• Educational/tuition benefits for regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement plans through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA); full-time benefits-eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage using pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness programs, including PEIA’s care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

Pay

Salary range: $38,722 - $50,339. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.