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Head Spirit Squad Coach

Job Overview

Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs dance team and cheerleading coaching and management activities of student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees the identification, evaluation and recruitment of potential dance and cheerleading student-athletes.

Monitors the academic progress of each student-athlete in the program.

Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition,

strength and practice sessions.

Stands accessible to the media, alumni, boosters and general public to publicize and promote the

program, in coordination with the Director of Athletics.

Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically and socially.

Fiscally responsible for all areas of the spirit squad budgets, including budget proposal, accounting and expenditure.

Recommends and oversees the purchase of new spirit squad equipment, supplies and uniforms.

Assists in the coordination of travel arrangement for road trips.

Oversees the development of the schedule with the Director of Athletics.

Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Mission and Vision of the College - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university) required.

Experience: Three to seven years related experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of collegiate spirit squad. Demonstrated success in coaching spirit squad quality student-athletes. Also must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, fundamentals and drills associated with spirit squad.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superior, colleagues, student-athletes and subordinates. Ability to analyze strengths and weaknesses of the spirit squad program and develop problem-solving solutions. Possess high energy level, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Good organizational and communication skills. Ability to represent the philosophy of Loras College to alumni, members of the Loras community, the media and prospective students. Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: http://loras.applicantpool.com to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.