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Posting NumberTSU202347Official TSU TitleHEAD COACH CHEERLEADING AND DANCEGrant TitleN/AJob Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, Student Engagement the Spirit Coordinator is responsible for the overall administration of the University spirit activities including but not limited to cheerleading, mascots and dance programs. This includes the supervision of practices, determining training techniques, working closely with assigned athletic trainers, recruitment and selection of team members and traveling squad, and establishing norms for participation in cheerleading and dance.

Essential Duties Summary

•Responsible for insuring that the goals and objectives of the cheer and dance teams are consistent with the overall mission of Texas Southern University.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current information on NCAA/SWAC rules and bylaws.
•Ensures that adherence to NCAA operating compliance rules are addressed and carefully monitored.
•Responsible for designing and implementing a program that is to promote sportsmanship, foster good character and citizenship, and teach and help student-athletes become academically successful, personally successful and socially responsible.
•Responsible for supervising the conduct of all student-athletes and student-managers on all authorized trips.
•Responsible for the design and implementation of a physical conditioning program.
•Assists the Office of Student Life in the planning of transportation, accommodations and meals in connection with road trips.
•Submits all “end of season” reports and summaries to the Program Coordinator, Student Engagement in a timely manner.
•Recruits student-athletes under the NCAA and SWAC guidelines.
•Takes responsibility for various fundraising projects, with permission of the Program Coordinator, Student Engagement.
•Submits evaluations of each player and staff member at the conclusion of each season.
•Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator, Student Engagement.
•Organizing university spirit activities (primarily game day involvement) during both fall and spring semesters.
•Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring RangeCommensurate with experience.Education

Bachelor’s degree, appropriate experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Required Licensing/Certification

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
AACCA certification-preferred.
Experience managing a mascot program-preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
•Must abide by and comply in all respects with the constitution, bylaws, rules, regulations, advisory Must abide by and comply in all respects with the constitution, bylaws, rules, regulations, advisory opinions, and interpretations, as amended (collectively “Rules and Regulations”) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) and the Rules and Regulations of the SWAC relating to the conduct and administration of University’s Intercollegiate Athletics Department, and Office of Student Life.
•In the event employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of NCAA or Conference Rules and Regulation or University policies and procedures may have taken place, shall promptly report such violations or suspected violations to the Program Coordinator, Student Engagement.
•Policies, procedures, and practices.
•Microsoft Office Professional or similar application.

Skill in:
•Detail oriented.
•Strong interpersonal and communication.
•Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:
•Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
•Work within the framework of the NCAA and SWAC philosophy.
•Work with a diverse student population.

Work Experience

Experience coaching cheerleading or dance at the collegiate level or an elite high school program. Hosted auditions, cheer camps, participated in competitions with other squads, etc..

Prefer successful College cheerleading or dance coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. Volunteer and/or professional experience working with cheerleading and dance programs can be substituted.

Leadership/Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Work Complexity/Budget Authority

N/A

Independent Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving Skills

N/A

Personal/Organizational Contacts

N/A

Customer Service Relationships

N/A

Working/Environmental Conditions

Working conditions involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.
Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment.
Work may require routine travel.
Some stooping, lifting or carrying objects light weight may be required.
Bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Use of video display terminal.
Subject to open hours.

Desired start datePosition End Date (if temporary)UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date11/11/2020Open Until Filled (overrides close field) NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsOpen to all applicants.Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree? Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
   • Bachelor's Degree.
   • Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
   • None of the above.
2. * Do you have successful College cheerleading or dance coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have volunteer and/or professional experience working with cheerleading and dance programs?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience coaching cheerleading or dance at the collegiate level or an elite high school program? (Hosted auditions, cheer camps, participated in competitions with other squads, etc..)
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have an AACCA certification?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have experience managing a mascot program?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Official Transcripts
2. Other Document
3. Reference Letter 1
4. Reference Letter 2
5. Reference Letter 3