Job Description Summary
The Assistant Club Coach Cheerleading is responsible for assisting the Head Club Coach in the development of individual and team talent, overseeing dance instruction, and supervising activities related to weekly rehearsals and performances as scheduled. This also includes being responsible for ensuring the team receives choreography/instruction for any new routines. In addition, the Assistant Club Coach should promote the Cheer Team on campus, especially at athletic events, while encouraging the members to publicize the team in new and creative ways to expand membership. The Assistant Coach is required to help schedule and be present during all practices and game day performances, ensuring that all safety standards as defined by Bentley University are met in full.Essential Duties
Assist head coach with managing cheerleading practices and performances.
Assist the head coach with conducting practices in a professional and organized manner.
Communicate regularly with Head Coach, membership, and team leadership to ensure success of the team.
Provide for choreography needs of the team, either through direct choreography or by coordinating and obtaining outside choreography, in conjunction with the Head Coach.
Attend all game day performances (Home Football Games, Home Men & Women's Basketball Games, etc.)
Support the recruitment and publicity efforts of the team.
Supervise cheerleaders at games, competitions, and other planned events involving cheerleading.
Other Duties
Manage the student participants by reinforcing commitment to academic standards while participating in an extracurricular team
Ensures the balance between needs of the team and time away from campus for practices and competitions
Overall, support the coaching and advising of the Cheer Team in conjunction with the Head Coach. Specifically, coach and advise the Game Day Dance Team, which is normally a smaller, select group of the team.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience in coaching/instructing cheer at a level comparable with a university club sport program.
Previous experience working with a higher education undergraduate population or adolescent/young adult individuals, as in a school, camp, or related setting.
Experience coaching cheer and supporting the skill development of individuals and teams.
Experience with and knowledge of instruction and choreography – must be able to create and teach this to participants of all skill levels. Must also be able to instruct proper safety and stunting skills as specified by AACCA Safety Guidelines.
First Aid certification and CPR training is required. UCA will also require coach certifications/memberships.
Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.
Work Environment
Cheer Team Assistant Coach should be present at all practices and performances of Cheer Team. This includes attendance at athletic events both inside and outside, which impacts sound levels of the environment.
Position must be able to navigate and negotiate high energy situations (like competitions) while maintaining calm, organized, and collected for appropriate professional responses.
Work approximately 10 hours per week (more time allocated for travel to and from away games/competitions as needed) between the months of September and May.
Travel for practices and competitions is required. This may include weekend performances and travel to out-of-town performances. The Cheer Team performs at most Bentley Basketball and Football home games and sometimes at off campus events.
Should the Cheer Team decide to attend a camp, this will also be a requirement of attendance of the coach (this could occur over the summer months).
The Assistant Coach works collaboratively with the Head Coach and e-board members.
Must work within the space and scheduling limitations of the Bentley campus/athletics and be flexible if changes to the schedule occur.
Physical Demands
The coach should be able to perform dance instruction/choreography. Should be in good physical condition with ability to perform as instructor.
Position requires a high level of physical ability, including how to advise students appropriately about stunting, tumbling and any other gymnastic abilities, while maintaining safety standards
Pay Transparency
At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re disclosing the salary for this role. This position has a fixed hourly rate of $17.00, paid for hours worked during the designated seasonal schedule.
If you have questions about the salary or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.
Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.