This position is fully in-person (not remote or hybrid) GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under the supervision of the Director of
Athletics, the Head Cheer Coach will support the Cheerleading Program by assisting with the organizing, coordinating, and promoting of a comprehensive program designed to meet the needs and interest of the school community, NCAA, and the CIAA. The Head Cheer Coach will help students to achieve a high level of skill and appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Head Cheer Coach secures facilities through the Athletics Department to ensure safe practice and competitive environments for students. Plans and communicates with assistants and volunteer regarding practice sessions and competition strategies ensuring the health and physical well-being of student participants. Develops, communicates and maintains practice and game participation schedules. Maintains current inventory of equipment and uniforms. Manages fundraising related activities. Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants and enforces consequences for breach of such standards. Maintains proper supervision of student athletes at practices, games, in locker rooms, and on school provided transportation. Maintains relationship with current athletic staff including administrators, coaches and volunteers. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Requires a Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of cheerleading from a coaching or former NCAA student-athlete perspective. Must demonstrate, intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and word. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds is an essential skill. Must be able to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Familiarity with NCAA and CIAA Compliance rules and regulations. Organization Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www.jcsu.edu .
