Head Spirit Coach, part-time

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Position Title

Head Spirit Coach, part-time

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Head Spirit Coach, part-time

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

The Head Coach directs, plans, and manages the operation of the Spirit program including academic performance of student-athletes, coaching and training, recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, public relations, fundraising and promotion. The Spirit Program encompasses Griffon Cheer, Griffon Dance, and Max the Griffon.

This is a 10-month, part-time position with no benefits.
Employment dates are tentatively mid-July thru mid-May.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage Griffon Cheer, Griffon Dance, and Max the Griffon and its student-athletes.
• Manage, organize, and coordinate the Griffon Spirit Teams’ involvement in home football game day and home men’s and women’s basketball game day.
• Monitor the academic performance of student-athletes.
• Monitor the mental and physical health of student-athletes.
• Develop training programs for team and individual student-athletes.
• Coordinate the team travel arrangements and logistics.
• Manage budget operations for the program and fundraise as necessary.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in fundraising and community engagement activities.
• Communicate as necessary with Sports Medicine staff/Sports Performance personnel regarding the health and injury status of student-athletes to help make better decisions regarding their training.
• Participate in monthly meetings with supervisor.
• Assist in the education of student-athletes on topics related to their health and wellness.
• Serve as a major marketing tool for the Athletic Department.
• Recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes to participate in either Griffon Cheer, Griffon Dance, or Max the Griffon.
• Responsible for planning and coordinating all Spirit Team/Mascot practices and appearances.
• Responsible for developing and managing all cheer and dance fall and winter youth camps.
• Reports to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or commensurate experience.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain within the first 30 days or employment, appropriate coaching/safety certification.
• First Aid/CPR training is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to display the effective leadership skills necessary to run an athletic program.
• Ability to coach student-athletes.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport.
• Knowledge of the specific skills required for each position.
• Knowledge of budget management.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to the sport.
• Ability to hire, supervise and manage staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment.
• Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

Hours of Work

Varies with the needs of the department and sport teams.
10-month position — mid-July thru mid-May

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | PT051P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 07/20/2026 | | Open Date | 06/24/2026 | | Priority Deadline | 07/01/2026 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education attained?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

2. * Are you certified in CPR/AED?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial) 4. Professional References (3-5 with contact information)

Optional Documents

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