What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Competitive Cheer Coach position at Lackawanna College?
Date Posted: 5/15/2024 Deadline: 6/1/2024
Description
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
"BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA" FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
Essential Functions, Primary Responsibilities And Objectives
The Head Competitive Cheer Coach is responsible for complete supervision of the competitive cheer program at Lackawanna College. In addition, as Head Competitive Cheer Coach, they will have the responsibility for recruiting student athletes and for determining which individuals will be selected for positions on the team.
Essential Functions
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.
Description
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
"BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA" FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
Essential Functions, Primary Responsibilities And Objectives
The Head Competitive Cheer Coach is responsible for complete supervision of the competitive cheer program at Lackawanna College. In addition, as Head Competitive Cheer Coach, they will have the responsibility for recruiting student athletes and for determining which individuals will be selected for positions on the team.
Essential Functions
- All staff are expected to continually seek out ways and methods to improve the effectiveness of their instruction.
- Staff shall engage in professional development, in-service training opportunities, and scholarly activities to stay current in their discipline and teaching best practices.
- Staff are expected to voice concerns constructively and actively participate in finding solutions.
- Staff shall work effectively with colleagues outside of their respective department in achieving College or organization goals and objectives.
- Staff should be knowledgeable of and comply with the contents of the current College Catalog, Lackawanna College Policies and Procedures Manual, and other appropriate college publications.
- To ensure that the recruitment of prospective athletes is carried out efficiently, in accordance with College policy and purpose, and in accordance with applicable regulations.
- To be familiar with Lackawanna College and NJCAA scholarship guidelines and follow these guidelines.
- To develop, recommend, and manage the budget for the cheer program.
- To follow established policies and procedures for assisting student financial aid officials in managing scholarships and other financial aid for student athletes.
- Coach conducts practices and clinics, and determines the number, duration and content of those practices and clinics that is in the best interests of College.
- Coach will teach, tutor and instruct team members on the rules and fundamentals of the sport.
- Offers instruction and coaching to advance the performance of each athlete.
- Coach supervises and coaches the team on all travel of the home and away events.
- Develops, supervises and conducts the recruiting program for College's competitive cheer program.
- Responsible for supervising team members at all times during practices, games, and other times as directed.
- In conjunction with the athletic department, the Coach will develop a fund-raising program.
- Ensures compliance with NJCAA; policies and procedures of Lackawanna College and their Athletic program.
- Promotes the well-being of student-athletes.
- All other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
- Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
- Current certification in American Red Cross CPR / First Aid.
- Trained in use of Automatic Electrodes Defibrillator (AED).
- Knowledge of safety guidelines and protocol.
- Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others; as well as diverse population groups.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Must have a willingness to utilize technology and computerized instructional methods.
- Must have strong human relations skills and must be student-oriented.
- Successful experience in the application of student learning and assessment practices, processes, and technologies that enhance teaching is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred
- Experience with fundraising preferred.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.