Assistant Coach, Cheer Department: Athletics Reports to: Director of Athletics Position Summary Chestnut Hill College seeks an enthusiastic and student-centered Assistant Coach for Cheerleading to support the development and success of the College’s cheerleading program. Working collaboratively with the Head Coach and Athletic Department, the Assistant Coach assists with practices, skill development, recruitment, competition and event preparation, team operations, and the overall development and well-being of student-athletes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of cheerleading techniques, training, conditioning, and safety practices while serving as a positive role model for student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is expected to promote academic achievement, sportsmanship, teamwork, and conduct consistent with the Mission and Core Values of Chestnut Hill College.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Collegiate cheerleading experience as a student-athlete and/or coaching experience at the collegiate or high school level preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cheerleading skills, techniques, training, conditioning, and safety practices, including the ability to assess individual and team performance and provide appropriate instruction and corrective feedback.
- Ability to effectively teach and supervise cheerleading skills, routines, stunts, and other program activities appropriate to the team’s level of competition.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, prospective students, families, and members of the College community.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and support student-athletes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and expectations.
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and high ethical standards consistent with the expectations and Mission of Chestnut Hill College.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College’s Mission and Core Values, including a shared dedication to inclusive, mission-driven education that supports the development of the whole person.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive College vehicles/vans, as needed and in accordance with College requirements.
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Coach with the overall administration, organization, and development of the cheerleading program.
- Assist in planning and conducting practices, conditioning sessions, skill development, routines, and other team activities.
- Provide instruction and feedback to student-athletes to promote the safe and progressive development of individual and team skills.
- Support the Head Coach in establishing and maintaining appropriate safety standards during practices, performances, competitions, and other team activities.
- Assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in coordination with the Head Coach, Athletic Department, and Office of Admissions.
- Communicate appropriately with prospective student-athletes and families and represent Chestnut Hill College in a professional and positive manner throughout the recruitment process.
- Assist the Head Coach with the selection, inventory, care, and distribution of team equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Assist with scheduling competitions, events, practices, and other team activities in coordination with the Athletic Department.
- Assume responsibility for designated aspects of the cheerleading program and team development as assigned by the Head Coach.
- Support and reinforce team policies, procedures, expectations, training rules, and standards of conduct.
- Promote the academic success and personal development of student-athletes and demonstrate an active interest in their classroom performance and overall College experience.
- Encourage student-athlete participation in appropriate off-season conditioning, training, and development activities.
- Help foster a positive team culture built on respect, accountability, sportsmanship, inclusion, and teamwork.
- Promote unity and effective communication among members of the coaching staff and within the Athletic Department.
- Model and promote respectful conduct toward officials, opposing teams and coaches, student-athletes, parents and families, spectators, faculty, staff, and members of the College community.
- Assist in supervising student-athletes during practices, competitions, performances, team travel, locker room activities, and other team-sponsored events.
- Assist with team travel and transportation responsibilities, including driving College vehicles when authorized and needed.
- In the absence of the Head Coach, represent the cheerleading program at meetings or events called by the Athletic Department, conference, or other appropriate governing organizations.
- Comply with applicable College, Athletic Department, conference, and governing-body policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Maintain required certifications and remain current on appropriate cheerleading safety practices and standards.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities directly related to the coaching position as assigned by the Head Coach, Director of Athletics, or designee.
Chestnut Hill College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value. To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.