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Job Description Summary
Responsible for assisting the head coach with coordinating
activities, game management and production of cheer activities at
various athletic and University events.
* This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or
immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible
applicants are encouraged to apply.
*Applications for this position will be accepted through 11:59 PM
EST, August 19, 2026.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Assists the head coach with preparation of the cheer team to
perform at all football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and
selected other games. Includes coordinating the cheer team’s role
in time-outs, half-time and pre-game, game management and
collaboration with the band.
- Assists the head coach with scheduling, organizing and
conducting cheer team tryouts, and the selection of the cheer team
squads.
- Secures practice locations, schedules and supervises daily
practice sessions, and assists in choreographing dances.
- Serves as contact person for cheerleaders should the head coach
not be available.
- Assists the head coach with team travel logistics. Serves as
chaperone during travel.
- Assists with public relations activities through involvement in
community, University, and student organizations. Provides updates
for the program website as needed.
- Follow all University, ACC, and NCAA rules and
regulations.
- Ability to travel and work weekends and evening hours.
- Assists with locating, ushering, and supervising our demon
deacon mascot at games and appearances.
- Occasionally assists spirit director with booking
mascot-related events and activities.
- Is a point of contact for Deacon Mascots
Other Functions:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of experience either coaching or participating in a
cheer team
- Able to perform full range of activities related to
cheering
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong focus on customer service.
Accountabilities: Responsible for own work
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Part time
Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and
expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job
tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are
required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform
job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her
supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living
community, Wake Forest University conducts background
investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates
being considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, genetic information, disability and
military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an
accommodation to participate in the application or interview
process, please contact
AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
