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Summary: Queens University of Charlotte, an NCAA Division I affiliate that competes in the ASUN Conference, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Coach, Cheerleading / Stunting. The Assistant Coach, Cheerleading/Stunting is responsible for recruiting, building, and maintaining a competitive gameday cheer program consistent with the goals of Queens University of Charlotte. This is a part-time position (up to 20 hours/week, some weeks with no hours scheduled due to work requirements) reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics and Head of Spirit.

This position is considered a responsible employee for purposes of the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. As such, this position is required to report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the university’s Title IX Coordinator when made aware of such.

This position is not exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible to earn overtime pay for hours worked above 40 in a single week. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist with planning, organizing and carrying out all activities involved with running Queens Cheerleading program in an efficient and professional manner. This involves, but not limited to: practices, competition, fundraising activities, charitable activities, gameday festivities, training, travel, purchases, and students’ academic success
• Provide instruction and development for individual and team improvement, analyze athlete performance, and prepare student-athletes for the highest possible levels of competition
• Assist with recruitment and maintain student-athletes within compliance regulations and Queens’ academic admissions standards. This will involve periodic travel for recruitment within budgetary guidelines
• Assist Head of Spirit with budget management for the Cheer program and give recommendations for cheer scholarships within budgetary guidelines
• Adhere to all NCAA rules and regulations for the sport
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance to ensure academic success and policy compliance
• Work collaboratively with Queens’ strength and conditioning programs, Sports Medicine Department, Queens Dance Team, Head of Spirit, Marketing and Gameday Operations
• Assist with coordination of activities for all home games, fundraising activities, camps & clinics, outside appearances with the Head of Spirit
• Create and provide purchase proposals to Head of Spirit and keep accurate and up to date inventory on all items purchased by the program
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities when appropriate
• Work with facilities management and leadership to secure facility rentals/use when appropriate
• Participate in University fundraising and public relations activities
• Coordinate and execute high-level sport camps and clinics throughout the year
• Supervise and conduct all official practices with the ability to transfer the knowledge and skills to student athletes and demonstrate certain techniques
• Ongoing communication with student athletes and staff
• Biweekly updates/meetings with Head of Spirit and Assistant Director of Athletics on upcoming activities and engage in strategic planning sessions

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned as needed to achieve department and university goals.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Experience in collegiate level partner stunts and pyramids
• Knowledge and experience in gymnastics and tumbling preferred
• Written and oral communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven track record of consistently modeling positive behaviors at all times
• Strong follow‐up and follow‐through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information and strong understanding of FERPA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs or similar, and use of other office equipment to perform job requirements
• Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license or ability to attain within 30 days of hire
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including nights and weekends
• Ability to move around easily and stay on feet for hours for practices and on gamedays
• Collegiate Cheer experience in competitive program and/or two years coaching a collegiate cheer program or coaching a high school, All Star, or similar program
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Diverse candidates are STRONGLY encouraged to apply

Application Process
Does this sound like a good fit? Click on the green “I’m interested” button and submit:

• A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience
• Current résumé
• Salary requirements
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications received by August 4, 2023, will receive first consideration. Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

About Queens University of Charlotte

Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.

Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger. Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.

By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world’s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.

Benefits

Queens offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution (matching) and supplemental 403(b) retirement plans, vacation and generous paid holidays, tuition remission and tuition exchange, Queens- paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, paid parental leave, FMLA leave when eligible, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), free access to the Levine Center, wellness programs. In addition, employees may choose benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance and legal assistance.

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs.

Any individual with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Queens' job search/selection process should contact the Director of Human Resources at 704.337.2222.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) ability to:

• Move about playing and practice areas while communicating with student athletes, most of the time.
• Remain in a stationary position, some of the time.
• Communicate with student athletes and co-workers, frequently.
• Read reports, create presentations, use a computer system, some of the time
• Write, type, and use the computer, telephone, copier, and other office equipment systems, some of the time.
• Move about inside the workspace to access resources and office equipment, and attend meetings across campus, regularly.
• Exert moderate force to move objects, occasionally.
• Think critically, concentrate on the task at hand, and respond quickly to changes in conditions, most of the time.

Work Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including early mornings, nights and weekends.
• Must be willing and able to travel (by car, air, bus or other modes as appropriate; overnight stays) with the team to coach the team at away competition, as well as travel for to achieve recruiting goals.
• Work in office environment and outdoors, involving contact with students, faculty, staff, parents, service providers and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.

Nothing in this job description restricts the university’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects the university’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.