Head Cheerleading Coach in Kansas City, Missouri at Avila University

POSITION SUMMARY
The head coach will direct all aspects of the cheer program including, but not limited to, recruiting, scheduling, practice and game management, budget management, fundraising, compliance with NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and University rules, and promoting the academic and athletic development of student-athletes.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs focused on skill development, technique, and performance enhancement.
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to cheerleaders to improve their stunting, tumbling, jumps, and dance routines.
• Establish clear expectations and standards for performance, behavior, and academic success.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes personal growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Plan and coordinate training sessions, rehearsals, and conditioning programs to prepare for competitions and performances.
• Develop creative and dynamic routines that showcase the skills and talents of the cheerleading team.
• Coordinate choreography, music selection, and costume design for competition routines.
• Provide guidance and direction during rehearsals to ensure precision, synchronization, and execution of routines.
• Lead the recruitment efforts to attract talented cheerleaders to the university's cheerleading program.
• Coordinate tryouts, auditions, and information sessions to select new team members.
• Build relationships with high school coaches, cheerleading programs, and community organizations to identify potential recruits.
• Provide support and mentorship to current cheerleaders to enhance retention and academic success.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for cheerleading events, including practices, games, competitions, and community appearances.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, lodging, and transportation for away games and competitions.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff and event organizers to ensure smooth and successful event operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to provide event details, schedules, and expectations.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes camaraderie, respect, and integrity.
• Conduct team meetings, leadership development activities, and team-building exercises.
• Manage administrative tasks related to team management, budgeting, equipment inventory, and uniform distribution.
• Collaborate with athletic department staff on fundraising, community outreach, and promotional activities.

Qualifications:
• Collegiate cheerleading and/or coaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, required. Master degree, preferred. NAIA and/or private, value-based University experience preferred.
• Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits:
This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, employee assistance program, retirement benefits and health insurance.

The Community:
Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:
Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.