"Assistant Cheer Coach (Part-Time)"

Position Summary

Manhattan University is looking for the next Assistant Coach of the Cheerleading team. The Cheerleaders are a team which performs regularly at all home men's and women's basketball games, pep rally's, and other large, school-wide events, functions, or athletic events. They also attend NCA in Daytona, Florida. The Assistant Coach must maintain a safe environment for students to participate. They work with the Head Coach and are responsible for the recruitment of students and tryouts, weekly practices, and choreography of routines. They, along with the head coach, are responsible for all logistics and ordering associated with the team, marketing, uniforms and costumes, along with fundraising required by the group. This is an on campus non-remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in maintaining a safe environment for cheerleaders
• Coordinate student recruitment and tryout processes
• Conduct weekly practices and choreograph routines
• Manage logistics, ordering, marketing, uniforms, and costumes for the team
• Collaborate with the Head Coach on fundraising initiatives
• Support the team during performances at home games, pep rallies, and other events
• Assist in preparations for the NCA event in Daytona, Florida
• Others duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• Previous experience in cheerleading or coaching
• Knowledge of safety practices in cheerleading
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach
• Experience in coordinating routines and choreography

About the Institution

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.