Part Time Assistant Cheer and Stunt Coach

About the Role

Ferris State University seeks a highly motivated and experienced Part-Time Assistant Cheer & STUNT Coach to assist the Head Cheer & STUNT Coach in all facets of a nationally competitive NCAA athletics program. The successful candidate will support the daily operations of the Cheer & STUNT programs while helping to develop student-athletes both academically and athletically. This position is limited to 28 hours per work week.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cheer & STUNT Coach in all aspects of the Cheer & STUNT programs.
• Coordinate and direct specific areas of the program as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assist with practice planning, skill development, game-day operations, competition preparation, and recruiting efforts.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to student-athletes to promote academic success, personal growth, and athletic achievement.
• Support program operations including travel coordination, equipment management, and event preparation.
• Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes and support university enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, university, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, integrity, accountability, and excellence.
• Operate a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Represent Ferris State University and the Athletics Department in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the position classification area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of collegiate coaching experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of collegiate cheer and/or STUNT participation experience.
• Experience participating in NCAA postseason and/or tournament competition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting student-athletes at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience with game-day operations, competition preparation, and program administration.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and campus partners.
• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (Health care, vacation, etc.).

Pay

$6,000.00