Missouri Western State University

Head Spirit Coach, part-time

Closes: Nov 20, 2026

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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.

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.

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

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