Smith College Hiring for Head Coach – Cheerleading Club at Smith College Full Time

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at [email protected].AthleticsJob Description

Description Summary

Work with the club’s captains/officers to create cheers and choreograph routines.

Supervise and teach skills necessary to perform cheerleading stunts.

Dates: Sept. 15, 2023 – December 10, 2023 Hours: 3 two-hour practices/week

Jan. 15 – April 30, 2023 Supervise club performance at home

athletic events – basketball and possible competitions.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise/coach three two hours practice sessions each week.

• Supervise the squad at each home athletic event (basketball) at which they are cheering.

• Develop practice plans, including the proper progression for teaching stunting skills.

• Stress safety and teach proper spotting techniques to club members.

• Assist captains/officers in creating new cheers and choreographing new routines.

• Assist the club to purchase all equipment necessary for safety purposes.

• Gain and maintain a current coaching certification offered by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators.

General Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a cheerleader or coach of cheerleading, gymnastics, or dance.

• Current certification for coaching offered by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (if not certified, must complete certification by start date).

• Current certification for Adult CPR and AED training. (If not certified, must complete certification by start date).

Reports to: Kelsey Hunter, Assistant Athletic Director

Salary Range: Hourly Rate to be determined by experience

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.Review of applications will beginAugust 18, 2023Compensation Grade:Grade X Non-exemptPosition Type:Fixed Term

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at [email protected].

Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.