Head Cheer Coach - Southwest Baptist University

Essential Job Duties:

Makes travel arrangements for both cheer and stunt programs

Prepare jerseys and equipment for sideline performance and stunt competitions

Help organize and lead team building activities

Can create online content and maintain cheer/stunt social media accounts

Recruits student-athletes, Meet Established Roster Goals

Provides sport-specific instruction during practices

Coaches student-athletes during scheduled games and / or contests

Serves as primary contact for scheduling games

Ensures a balanced budget

Monitors academic progress of student-athletes

Complies with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, GLVC, and SBU

Assists in activities hosted by SBU to facilitate recruitment

Will supervise and coordinate the SBU Mascot activities and roles

Serves as primary contact when other departments on campus request presence of spirit team/mascot

Works in cooperation with department members to strengthen all sports programs

Work with Athletic Administrative Team to lead Marketing Promotions for Events/Games

Goal of an activity each halftime for Football Games, something at Basketball games halftime when University is in session.

Have one activity for each sport at home games/events where we do a promotion

Regular attendance and punctuality

Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty

Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations

Performs duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Supervisory Responsibility: The Head Cheer/Stunt Coach supervises any assistant coaches, GAs and student-workers assigned to the program.

Position Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and Knowledge of NCAA rules. Successful coaching experience preferred.

Southwest Baptist University is partnering with the consultants at Bechler Leadership for this search. Please direct all questions and application materials (cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 references, and Statement of Faith) to them via Search@BechlerLeadership.com or by calling 765-661-2841.

About SBU: Southwest Baptist University offers liberal arts and selected professional degrees and is affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. SBU provides more than 100 areas of study at the undergraduate level and more than 10 graduate degree options. The main SBU campus is located in Bolivar, Missouri, with additional campuses in Springfield, Salem, and Mountain View. Total enrollment is approximately 2,700 with just over 1,100 undergraduates on the Bolivar campus. The main affiliation for the athletics program is NCAA-Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC).

SBU Mission: At SBU, faculty and staff work together to see that our mission statement is lived out every day -- "Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society." Our faculty is respected for academic excellence, but they are loved for the personal attention they give their students. They are committed to helping students grow mentally and spiritually. Our staff supports the faculty in serving the University. Faculty and staff work together to make the SBU mission statement real and often join students on mission trips to spread the gospel throughout the local community and the world.

* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.