Spirit Teams Assistant Coach
On-siteUniversity, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Prioritize recruitment and retention of Spirit Team members while assisting in planning and leading cheerleading practices, conditioning sessions, and performances. Support choreography for cheers, stunts, and dance routines across games, campus, and community events. Maintain a safe environment by teaching proper technique, spotting during stunts, and enforcing team rules and safety guidelines. Provide positive motivation and mentorship to team members while managing administrative duties such as attendance, uniforms, transportation, and event planning. Attend specified games, practices, and team meetings as required. Report directly to the Director of Student Spirit Groups to uphold Saint Leo University's brand, core values, and a positive, high-energy atmosphere representing the institution.
Required Qualifications
- Must be an ethical person with strong values of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Must be able to physically coach, instruct, and demonstrate dance and cheer team members on dance fundamentals, collegiate-level skills, game-day presence, sportsmanship, and leadership
- Team Player
- Strong work ethic
- Strong knowledge of cheerleading (gameday), and mascot performance techniques
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse student groups and staff members
- Certification in CPR, first aid, concussion, or willingness to obtain certifications
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support team events and activities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire students
- Clean driving record and capable of driving University Vans
- Basic cheer knowledge on a collegiate level
- Knowledge of current cheer techniques, safety protocols, and stunt progressions
- Strong administrative communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent skills in group facilitation, conflict resolution, setting expectations, motivating a team, and proactively problem solving
- Choreography experience
- Patience and the ability to work with athletes of various skill levels
- Ability to lift/move furniture weighing over 50lbs, and support heavy objects (i.e., stunts, tumbling mats, etc.) and demonstrate physical activities as required during coaching
- Ability to remain patient and calm when mediating, providing feedback, and in other facets of the role
- Ability to stand, walk, and engage in physical activity for extended periods during practices and events
- Capable of working in outdoor and indoor environments during varying weather conditions
- Ability to coach and lead a team or student group
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle/van
- At least 3 years of collegiate and/or professional dance, cheer, pom, or mascot experience
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to lift to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description
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