<p>Cheer Team Head Coach: Administrative Staff- Part Time, 10-20 hours per week</p> <p>Description: This position provides leadership and direction to the members of the Cheer Team. The Part-Time Head Coach will work cooperatively with the Assistant Coach, student participants and Recreational Sports administration to ensure the team represents Carroll University well as ambassadors of the institution. Safety, support, and motivation for the team as well as setting and conducting practice times are also a part of the Head Coach's supervision.</p> <p>At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.</p> <p>Coaching Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide an enthusiastic, motivated, professional example for students to follow </li><li>Communicate on a regular basis with the Director of Campus Recreation regarding team activities, funding, issues and injuries </li><li>Organize and lead all practices (duties may be delegated to team Assistant Coach when appropriate and safe) </li><li>Attend practices and performances, i.e. football and basketball games </li><li>Address all team issues promptly and professionally utilizing the Director of Campus Recreation when necessary </li><li>Work with the Director of Campus Recreation in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions </li><li>Communicate well with the Assistant Coach to keep the team organized and growing </li><li>Enforce the rules of the team, including those regarding tardiness, missed practices and/or games, and sportsmanship </li><li>Hold tryouts to select new members of the Cheer Team </li><li>Promote a spirit of cooperation and friendship between the Cheer Team and the Dance Team </li><li>Plan team-building, and morale-building activities for the squad </li><li>Provide supervision to the Cheer Assistant Coach </li><li>Organize and administer team fundraising and alumni activities, camp/clinic programs, as well as participating in departmental and University fundraising activities </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Education and/or Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree (required) </li><li>Master's degree (preferred) </li><li>Current with trends and experience in Cheerleading and choreography </li><li>Requires excellent communication, managerial and planning skills </li></ul> <p>Human Relations Skills:</p> <ul> <li>The ability to enthusiastically and positively promote the University and its Intercollegiate Athletics as well as RecSports programs is essential </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills </li><li>Sensitivity to the needs of students and an understanding of their overall educational goals as well as the academic mission of the University </li><li>Ability to conduct self in a productive, professional manner, and serve as a positive role model to students at all times </li><li>Ability to recruit quality students </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information </li><li>Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type. </li><li>Possess the willingness and ability to support and advance the University mission. </li></ul> <p>Please submit a cover letter and resume for this position along with this electronic application.</p> <p>Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.</p> <p>Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.</p> <p>The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.</p>