Head Coach, Women's Acrobatics & Tumbling

Head Coach, Women's Acrobatics & Tumbling

Company: Augustana University

Job Location:

Category: Athletics - Coaching

Type: Full-Time

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. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs and 1 NCAA Division I program, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last five seasons. Ranking in the top twenty of the NCAA Learfield Directors’ Cup nine of the past ten years, Augustana is currently implementing its' new strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, including a goal of transitioning to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.

Head Coach – Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling

Augustana University invites application for the position of Head Coach – Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach. This position is responsible for leading, organizing, and administering all aspects of an NCAA Division II collegiate acrobatics & tumbling program. This includes coaching, recruiting, athlete development, program management, and ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA (or NCATA) regulations. The coach will foster a positive team culture that emphasizes academic success, athletic excellence, and personal growth.

Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Coaching and Competitive Success

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Design routines and strategies to maximize team performance.
• Lead technical instruction in acrobatics, tumbling, pyramids, and team events.
• Analyze performance and adjust strategies for competitive improvement
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and personal development.
• Promote physical conditioning, injury prevention, and overall mental wellness.

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

• Oversee day-to-day program administration.
• Schedule competitions and coordinate with conference/league officials.
• Oversee assistant coaches and support staff.
• Manage team equipment, scholarships, and overall program budget.
• Ensure strict adherence to NCAA Division II, NCATA, conference, and institutional rules.
• Maintain accurate documentation for recruiting, eligibility, and financial aid.
• Complete required compliance education and reporting.
• Manage and execute fundraising activities to assist with the overall program budget (i.e., camps/clinics, donor events/engagement, fundraising activities).
• Represent the program at campus, community, conference and national events.

Duties also include other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior collegiate 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)
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Previous head coaching experience and recruitment in a collegiate level program preferred.
• Minimum three years coaching experience in the sport of acrobatics and tumbling.
• 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.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure:

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

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