Missouri Southern State University Hiring for Assistant Cheerleading Coach at Joplin, MO Full Time

The Assistant Cheer Coach will assist the Head Cheerleading Coach with all aspects of the Cheerleading Program.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate a professional philosophy that supports student-athletes’ welfare and adheres to the missions of MSSU and the NCAA.

Assess talent and recruit prospective student-athletes.

Assist with team travel.

Effectively instruct cheerleaders on aspects of technique, lifts, and routines.

Demonstrate fiscal accountability through budget management and fundraising.

Assist in equipment control and inventory

Develop and maintain quality relationships within the community both on and off-campus.

Perform other related duties as required.

Must attend all home football and basketball games.

Education, Experience, and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

Work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required; or any combination of education and experience.

CPR/AED, or ability to be certified

Knowledge of USA Cheer rules and regulations require.

Certification in USA Cheer rules and regulations course completed within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate with students on an interpersonal level.
• Requires the ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Requires the ability to use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel including the use of a computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear including the use of a telephone. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires the ability to see, hear, and speak.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.