Iowa Western Community College

Cheer Assistant Coach

  • Iowa Western Community College
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • About 1 month ago

Job Description

Position Information

Position Title
Cheer Assistant Coach

Job Description
Iowa Western Community College seeks a part-time assistant cheerleading coach who will provide a visible positive presence to promote school spirit at all home athletic events. This position will foster a connection with the squad, the athletic teams and their visiting families during the season. The assistant coach is responsible for assisting with tryouts, pre-season training, all games, practice and workouts, as well as assisting with events planned by the spirit coordinator and residence life. This is a part-time, 12-month staff position with evening and weekend hours required. This position reports to the Head Coach for the Iowa Western cheerleaders.

Full Time/Part Time
Regular, Part Time

If part time, projected hours (per week)
20

Organizational Division
Athletics Div

Campus Location
Council Bluffs

Required Qualifications
  • Associates degree
  • Two or more years of proven work experience with a competitive cheer team
  • Must be able to demonstrate, teach, and critique the technical skills associate with collegiate cheer team activities
  • Certification through National Cheerleader Association as a cheerleading sponsor or coach required
  • AACCA safety certificate required or willing to obtain immediately
  • Must live locally to allow participation in community and college activities
  • Experience in higher education, particularly in the areas of cheerleading and/or student life
  • Demonstrated organizational and planning skills; experience advising student organizations or related skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of college student development and learning. Knowledge of current trends of cheerleading
  • Positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, flexible, and approachable attitude
  • Knowledge of UCA (Universal Cheer Association) cheerleading safety information
  • First Aid and CPR certificate required or willing to obtain immediately
  • Ability to pass a background check, have a current license and good driving record

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree

Physical Demands
This position will require assisting in spotting athletes safely and a lot of time on your feet coaching.

Salary
$5,000

Benefits Summary
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Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement
Iowa Western Community College will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, citizenship, medical condition, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status as those terms are defined under applicable laws.

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Dean of Student Life and Success and/or the Director of Human Resources at [email protected] or 712-325-3200. You may also contact the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR[email protected]

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