Cheerleading Program Manager

2 months ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Director of Spirit Programs. This position is responsible for leading the cheerleading program, providing leadership and direction for all game spirit coordination, and ensuring the program's success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction for all game spirit coordination, including pep band and mascot activities.
  • Plan, prepare, and administer the budget for the cheerleading program, in collaboration with the Director of Business Development.
  • Consult with the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities on scheduling matters.
  • Oversee all cheerleading activities and appearances, including travel to Atlantic 10 Tournament games.
  • Ensure that the cheerleading squad is aware of and supports the University's gender equity philosophies.
  • Enhance a positive image of the University, the Department, and the squads.
  • Maintain professional and appropriate conduct of behavior for self, staff, and student-athletes.
  • Provide services as requested by the University, including alumni/development/public relations offices and state and local communities.
  • Cooperate with the outside media to provide the best possible image of the program.

Teaching and Coaching

  • Serve as coach for the Cheerleading squad.
  • Utilize sound teaching techniques in the conduct of practice sessions and performance preparation.
  • Effectively prepare and organize pre-season, in-season, and post-season conditioning programs and practice sessions.
  • Oversee the strength and conditioning development of the students.
  • Be aware and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students.
  • Actively support the academic integrity of the University, keeping academics and achievement of a degree as the highest priority for the students.
  • Establish a written set of aims, goals, objectives, and values for the program in consultation with the Deputy AD, External Affairs.
  • Establish written criteria on the selection process for squad selection and retention.
  • Effectively prepare, organize, lead, and direct all preseason, in-season practice sessions, game activities, and performance plans.
  • Establish written policies, guidelines, and rules for the squad members and the appropriate disciplinary actions for their violation.
  • Understand and establish proper procedures of due process in dealing with the students and staff.
  • Develop a system of self-evaluation and evaluation of the students.
  • Provide appropriate and necessary guidance, advising, and counseling for the squad members.
  • Be familiar with and encourage the use of support services available at George Mason University which can be utilized to assist the students.
  • Assist the Athletic Training Staff in performing their assigned functions and abide by all policies and decisions of the health service and doctors concerning all medical matters.

Department, University, Conference, and NCAA Compliance

  • Abide by and promote the aims, goals, and objectives established by the Athletic Director.
  • Abide by and promote the policies, guidelines, rules, regulations, and criteria established by the Athletic Director for the students.
  • Know, understand, and abide by all University Rules and Regulations.
  • Be aware and abide by the rules of confidentiality (Buckley Amendment).
  • Know, understand, and assure that the student-athletes abide by all the University Rules and Regulations.
  • Understand and abide by proper procedures of due process in dealing with the students and staff.
  • Follow the administrative procedures established by the University and in the Department Staff Handbook.
  • Be knowledgeable of and steadfastly use current accepted safety practices and procedures for all cheerleading activities and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students.
  • Effectively recruit the best students within the admissions, financial, and regulatory constraints established by the University.

Act as Team Liaison to

  • Equipment office staff to order, monitor, and control all squad equipment.
  • Business Office on program operations, logistics, planning, and squad travel.
  • Academic Services (study hall and tutoring).

Fundraising

  • Participate in fundraising efforts and special events.

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as requested by the Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or Sport Administrator.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • 2-3 years of previous coaching experience.
  • Excellent speaking and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a related field.

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