Head Cheerleading Coach

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Head Cheerleading Coach
Position Number 7319
Posting Number F2380
Position Type Administrative and Professional Faculty
Position Status Full Time
College/Division Intercollegiate Athletics
Department 300029 - Cheerleaders
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
James Madison University, a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking a Head Cheerleading Coach to oversee JMU Cheerleaders and Mascots. The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for supporting the mission and values of the Athletics Department and JMU Spirit Program through coordination of team logistics and promoting a positive team culture. This role will oversee all administrative aspects of the program and mentor all girl, co-ed, and mascot student-athletes in a safe atmosphere with adherence to UCA/NCA and USA Cheer National Safety Standards. This position is a full-time, 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package.
Duties and Responsibilities
Include but not limited to:
  • Provide coaching instruction for JMU Cheer game day/promotional/performance routines while maintaining the integrity of JMU spirit, traditions, and a fan-first atmosphere; teach and evaluate proper progressions of skills adhering to all safety protocols; regularly evaluate performer readiness to perform skills safely; assess safety aspects of practice and game-day environment maintaining all safety guidelines; communicate with Athletic Training Staff of injuries and illnesses; assess team strength and conditioning needs and communicate with strength and conditioning staff.
  • Oversee administrative aspects for planning and organization of JMU Cheerleading and Mascots. Organize and schedule practices and routines; Monitor budget with adherence to budget expenditures, including travel, lodging, and meals; Supervise the care, maintenance, and inventory of equipment and attire; Coordinate necessary equipment and attire orders with Athletics Equipment Services; Assist with fundraising opportunities to benefit the program (engage alumni); Coordinate Varsity cheer camps/clinics.
  • Coordinate spirit squad and mascot appearances (Athletics, Creative Services and Fan Engagement, Duke Club, Community, Sports Properties, University) supporting promotional and fundraising events as advised, scheduling and fulfillment of community engagement requests. Positively promote spirit squad activities on social media and JMU Athletics website.
  • Conduct performance and development reviews of student-athletes each semester; Assist student-athletes with setting achievable individual academic, leadership, and performance goals; Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
  • Oversee the tryout process, recruitment, and selection of new team members. Responsible for recruiting quality student-athletes who meet admission requirements with the potential to graduate; Manage roster numbers in collaboration with sport administrator.
  • Facilitate logistical communication and team activity calendar for student-athletes through Teamworks Hub to include all required activities.
  • Oversee and direct activities of Assistant Coach; Collaborate with Sport Supervisor, Athletic Trainer, Director of Sports Nutrition, and Strength and Conditioning coach to support a holistic student-athlete experience.
  • Conduct program in compliance with all relevant institutional, Sun Belt Conference, NCAA, and USA Cheer rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Two years of collegiate coaching experience.
  • Knowledge of USA Cheer rules and safety regulations; USA Cheer Safety Credential (or the ability to obtain upon hire); CPR Certification (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
  • Knowledge of all-girl and co-ed cheerleading, stunting, and tumbling skills; Ability to provide proper instruction in the fundamentals and techniques.
  • Experience preparing, monitoring, and maintaining a budget; Fundraising experience.
  • Effective communicator, well organized, and detail oriented.
  • Ability to work extended days, weekends, and holidays; Travel is required.


Preferred:
  • Prior Division I collegiate coaching experience; Prior college and/or high school cheerleading experience.
  • Prior competition experience.
  • Spirit program camp/clinic coordination.
  • Master’s degree.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 02/08/2024
Beginning Review Date 03/08/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. 
 
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. 
 
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
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Additional Posting Information
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

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