Associate Cheerleading Coach

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Provides assistance to the Spirit Program Head Coach by overseeing the cheerleading program, coaching student athletes, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, and overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of the student athlete.

• Plans coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations. Teaches individual/groups specific tasks and skills
• Oversee the cheerleading program within the framework of policies or affiliated national, regional and state association, Conference, and University rules.
• Coaches team members individually and in groups to demonstrate game techniques. Manages a designated skill development area or group of positions as necessary.
• Develops and recommends choreography for routine and competition.
• Recruits quality prospective student-athletes and ensures the timely submission of their academic records for admissions. Participates in recruitment.
• Works to complete student's development through graduation by assisting with academic needs in conjunction with the Student Athlete Academic Center (SAAC) staff. Establishes requirements for student athletes to ensure successful Academic Progress.
• Ensures the athletic department is in compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, including the development and implementation of procedures by which compliance will be determined and documented.
• Adhere to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Assistant Dazzler Coach. Report any known NCAA Violations or concerns to the director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Attends and supervises all home Football games and select Basketball games.
• Responsible for routine and competition choreography.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor assigning duties that are logically related to position.
• Oversee the team uniform/apparel design as well as ordering equipment.
• Oversee and manage all communications through the official Cheer program email account, while performing various administrative tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the program.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related coaching experience at the high school level or above; OR Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization; OR six (6) years of related coaching experience at the high school level or above; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program is acceptable with one (1) year of the required experience.

Administrative

• $10,440.00
• $12,750 - $13,300

• Begin time: 3:30 PM
• End time: 8:00 PM

15 hours a week

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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