Title:Assistant Cheer Coach (Part-time, temporary)

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Salary Range:Grade 1: $9.63/hour

EEO Job Group:2 C9

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forAssistant Cheer Coach (Part-time, temporary).

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the cheer intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coach practice sessions and workouts. Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
  
  
• Attend coaches' preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
  
  
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC, UCA and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinate recruiting activities with the Head Coach.
  
  
• Secure practice times and facilities.
  
  
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral to appropriate University academic resource personnel.
  
  
• Work with student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance and behavior.
  
  
• Work closely with athletic training staff to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.
  
  
• Serve in a public relations function through the University.
  
  
• Participate in the University's public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.
  
  
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all sports sponsored by the intercollegiate athletics program.
  
  
• Implement fundraising programs to assist growth of the team's budget
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Fundraising experience required.
  
  
• Familiarity with OVC, UCA and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
• Proficiency with computer systems, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email software.
  
  
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.
  
  
• Positive communication, marketing and public relation skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  
  
• Prior coaching experience preferred.
  
  
• Related playing, coaching and athletics administration experience preferred.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Resume

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.