Cheerleading Coordinator - Union County College : Job Details

Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Cheerleading Coordinator Campus Cranford Department Athletics Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description The Cheerleading Coordinator has primary responsibility to provide oversight, leadership, expertise and promotes campus-wide spirit initiatives as well as direct the cheerleading team. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Directs and supervises activities such as practices and workouts and prepare participants for sideline and college events. • Promotes school spirit in college and community. • Informs the Director of Athletics any spirit/sideline team concerns. • Incorporates cheer, dance and stunts into sideline and dead ball/time outs during events. • Informs the Director of Athletics and Athletic Trainer of any issues affecting athlete's performance such as injuries, discipline, positives, needs, etc. • Recommends items needed for sideline events (uniforms, fan gear, etc.) • Promotes student body involvement at events. • Coordinates with coaches for various activities (decorating locker rooms, assist with college events, pep assemblies, etc.) • Assists in providing leadership programming and services learning opportunities for students. • Maintains social aspects of participants (social media, code of conduct, as well as appropriate behavior in uniform, etc.) • Reflects a positive image for the team and UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, both on and off the playing arena. Ensures that the members of the team conduct themselves with a high degree of moral integrity as representatives of UCNJ at all public appearances whether on or off campus. • Fosters an environment that supports and encourages each student-athlete to graduate within the two-year window, including monitoring the attendance in the ALC as is required by all student-athletes. • Shows strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment. • Perform administrative and oversite duties for Cheer Squad including, updating safety protocols, and completing any form necessary to make sure the program is in compliance with college protocol. • Schedule and overseeing Cheer Squad try-outs, including instruction and judging. • Coordinate and be present at all games that the Cheer Squad will attend. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree Required with Cheer Experience and/or Cheer Certification. Experience • 3 years coaching or teaching experience with knowledge of Pep Squad, Cheer, and/or Dance strongly preferred. Competencies and Skills Required • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment or inside a gymnasium work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Salary $6,000 per contract Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment Part-time position. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off-campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory to attend all Women's/Men's Basketball games and college events (November - March). Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date 02/25/2025 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes