Head Cheerleading Coach
- Employer
- Chatham University
- Location
- Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Head Cheerleading Coach
Chatham University has an immediate opening for a part-time Head Cheerleading Coach in the University's Athletic department.
The Head Cheerleading Coach reports to the Director of Athletics. The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of the Chatham University Cheerleading Program. This includes structural and administrative organization of the program as outlined in the responsibilities listed below:
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. To read more about this work, go to https://www.chatham.edu/mission-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion/index.html.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate frequently with Assistant Athletic Director.
- Maintain a physically safe practice environment and plan effective practices.
- Distribute monthly calendar to cheerleaders for practices and events.
- Schedule dates for tryouts, for pre- and for post-tryout informational meetings.
- Determine tryout criteria and hold tryouts in an organized manner by teaching material at the beginning so students have time to learn it.
- Coordinate with Assistant Athletic Director regarding uniform and practice gear needs and before making any purchases.
- Collect and inventory cheer uniforms.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time coaching experience.
- Computer proficiency and valid driver's license.
- Experience working with a diverse student population.
Salary:This position will be filled at the hourly rate of $20.00.
How to Apply:Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is https://chatham.applicantpro.com/jobs/3412312) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:
- Cover Letter addressing the qualifications of the positionResumeContact information for three professional references
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.
Organization
About Chatham
Founded in 1869, Chatham University is a fully coed institution with an enrollment of over 2,200 students and over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: health & sustainability; business & communication; and the arts & sciences. Chatham is the alma mater of environmental icon Rachel Carson ’29, and is recognized as a leader in the field of sustainability, having been selected as one of the Top 50 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; ranked in the top five nationally for sustainability achievements in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS); and mentioned in a 2012 Forbes article as one of the places "contributing to Pittsburgh's transformation into a destination for green living."
Building on these accomplishments, Chatham opened in 2014 the world's first fully sustainable campus in higher education, Eden Hall Campus. Consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News & World Report in the Regional Universities North category, Chatham consists of the School of Health Sciences; the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment; the School of Arts, Science & Business; and the School for Continuing & Professional Studies.
Accreditation The University is accredited by the:
· Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
· Pennsylvania Department of Education
· Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Certification Program
· Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
· Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
· American Chemical Society
· American Psychology Association
· Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
· Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
· Council for Interior Design Accreditation
· Council on Social Work Education
· International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
· Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council
Mission Statement Chatham University prepares its students to build lives of purpose, value, and fulfilling work. Through professional skill development and liberal arts learning, Chatham prepares its graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably.
Student Life Students at Chatham University immerse themselves in academics, co-curricular activities, and city life here in Pittsburgh, PA. At Chatham University, you’ll find an academic and social environment where everyone, from professors in the classroom to strong alumnae/alumni networks to fellow students, cares about your future. The Office of Student Affairs at Chatham is committed to assisting students in becoming active members of the campus community through a variety of programs and services. Student Affairs staff members are here to help Chatham students stretch their imaginations, learn about themselves, discover the world, and achieve their aspirations. Chatham University has a lot in store for students outside the classroom.
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