at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
PAF/Position Details
Position Details
Position Title
Head Stunt Coach
Position Status
Full-Time
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
To establish, recruit, retain, develop, train, mentor and coach Lewis University STUNT. The Head Coach will be responsible for the safety of students involved in STUNT at practices and games. We are excited to introduce this emerging sport to the Lewis University Community! The Head Coach will be responsible for upholding Lewis University Mission, USA Cheer Guidelines, Great Lakes Valley Conference and NCAA Division II philosophies, standards and policies. This role is a part time position for the 23-24 school year, while recruiting athletes. For the 24-25 inaugural season, the Head Coach role will then be moved to a full-time position which reports to the Spirit Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
Recruit and retain student-athletes in accordance with USA CHEER, NCAA DII, GLVC and institutional rules, standards, guidelines and regulations
Actively develop and implement effective recruitment plan (strong athletic and academic students)
Manage strength and conditioning, practices and competitions
Attend USA Cheer/STUNT College Combines
Provide guidance and mentor student-athletes
Understand and support team members personal and academic struggles and successes
Create a supportive, positive team environment
Supervise STUNT Assistant Coach(es)
Assist Spirit Coordinator with fundraising
Exhibit great sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism at all times
Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes to represent Lewis University and the Spirit Program
NOTE: This role is a part time position for the first school year, while recruiting athletes. For the inaugural season, the Head Coach role will then be moved to a full-time position which reports to the Spirit Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
-Bachelor Degree Required
-Prior experience in coaching tumbling
-Minimum of 3 years competing or participating in Cheer/STUNT
-USA Cheer STUNT Coach Membership
-CPR/First Aid Certification
Preferred Qualifications
-Prior collegiate level Cheer/STUNT coaching experience (3-5 years)
-Master's degree
Essential Duties
Work hours
Part-time first year; in subsequent years would become FT
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S01260
Posting Date
10/06/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
