Assistant Coach, Women's Acrobatics & Tumbling

About Augustana University

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service.

Assistant Coach – Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling

Augustana University invites application for the position of Assistant Coach – Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach. This position supports all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division II women’s acrobatics & tumbling program, along with assisting the Head Coach with student-athlete development, practice planning, recruiting, academic support, compliance, and program operations while promoting the mission and values of the institution and the department of athletics.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Coaching and Competitive Success

• Assist in planning and conducting daily practices, training sessions, and competition preparation.
• Provide technical instruction in acrobatics, tumbling, pyramids, tosses, and team event execution.
• Support strength and conditioning initiatives in collaboration with athletic performance staff.
• Assist with choreography, routine development, and skill progression.
• Promote student-athlete safety and proper risk management procedures.
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress, retention, and personal development.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.

Recruiting and Enrollment Management

• Identify and recruit qualified student-athletes who align with institutional and DII values.
• Manage all phases of the recruiting process in compliance with NCAA Division II regulations.
• Build recruitment pipelines with high school, club teams, gymnastics, and cheer programs.
• Contribute to enrollment goals and retention strategies.
• Support academic achievement and monitor progress toward degree completion.
• Mentor student-athletes in leadership, personal growth, and career readiness.
• Promote balance between athletics, academics, and campus life.
• Collaborate with academic support services to ensure eligibility.

Program Administration, Fundraising, and Community Engagement

• Assist with travel arrangements, equipment management, and meet-day operations.
• Coordinate video analysis, scouting reports, and opponent preparation.
• Help organize camps, clinics, and community engagement initiatives.
• Support fundraising and alumni relations efforts as assigned.
• Assist with social media and promotional activities to enhance program visibility.
• Schedule competitions and coordinate with conference/league officials.
• Ensure strict adherence to NCAA Division II, NCATA, conference, and institutional rules.
• Complete required compliance education and reporting.
• Assist with management and execution of fundraising activities to assist with the overall program budget.
• Represent the program at campus, community, conference and national events.

Required Qualifications

• Coaching experience in Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach or one of the disciplines of gymnastics (i.e., acrobatic, trampoline, power tumbling) or cheerleading (competitive or sideline).
• A Bachelor’s Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Prior collegiate coaching experience in Women’s Acrobatics and Tumbling.
• Recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to successfully complete the NCAA Annual Coaches Certification Requirement.
• Experience in recruiting academically sound, qualified student athletes.

The position will remain open until filled.