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    Assistant Coach for Competitive Cheer and Dance - Shreveport, United States - Centenary College of Louisiana

    Centenary College of Louisiana
    Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    The Competitive Cheer and Dance Assistant Coach aids in all facets of the Competitive Cheer and Dance programs, particularly in the areas of recruiting, training, scheduling, conditioning, and choreographing/teaching of material particularly to the dance team.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Assists the Head Cheer/Dance Coach & Spirit Coordinator in the administration and
    coaching of the Competitive Cheer and Dance program.

    • Potential travel required to attend SCAC, NCAA meetings, conferences, recruit
    combines, and potential post-season tournament games and national competitions.

    • Assists in the recruiting of qualified student-athletes and monitoring student-athlete academic progress.
    • Provide leadership and guidance in the personal and athletics development of student-athletes.
    • Assists in organizing practice plans, travel, and game day preparations.
    • Assists in choreographing and teaching game day, performance, and national
    material/routines.

    • Promotes a favorable image of the College. Assists in encouraging surrounding community partnerships that enhance Centenary College.
    • Assists in fundraising for the Competitive Cheer and Dance programs.
    • Assists in administering and overseeing Competitive Cheer and Dance camps.
    • Working knowledge of Competitive Cheer and Dance rules and guidelines, knowledge or experience with USA Cheer, ICU Worlds, UCA/UDA and/or NCA/NDA College National rules.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cheer and Dance Coach/Spirit Coordinator or Director of Athletics and Recreation.
    • Committing to College, Department of Athletics and Recreation and NCAA rules and regulations

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Student Workers and Volunteer Coaches


    QUALIFICATIONS
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


    MINIMUM

    • 3 or more years as a cheerleader or dancer or experience in dance or cheer coaching at the college or junior college level preferred.
    • Knowledge and experience in choreographing game day, performance, and national's material specifically in dance.
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
    • Well organized and self-motivated.
    • Ability to assist in recruiting, supervising, and evaluating student athletes.

    Please send cover letter and resume to:
    Department of Human Resources

    Centenary College of Louisiana

    2911 Centenary Boulevard

    Shreveport, Louisiana 71104


    Email:
    Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

    Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

    Candidates are invited to visit the College's website at


    Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large.

    We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's

    diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. EOE.