Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Athletics

Description

The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Cheerleading Coach.

This position will report to the Head Cheerleading Coach and work collaboratively with WVU Athletics Marketing, the Mountaineer Marching Band and Pep Band, the WVU Dance Team, and additional partners across the department to enhance game day and fan engagement experiences.

• Position assists in the development, instruction, and daily operations of a high‑performing collegiate cheer program representing WVU Athletics at games, events and public appearances.
• Assist the Head Cheerleading Coach with planning, organising and supervising all cheerleading practices and skill‑development sessions.
• Help teach and refine stunting, tumbling, crowd‑leading skills, and game‑day material including sideline routines, timeouts and halftime performances.
• Support the Head Coach in ensuring adherence to all safety regulations, spotter protocols and risk‑management best practices.
• Assist with preparation for game‑day, special events and community appearances.
• Support logistics including travel coordination, clinics, recruiting events and annual tryouts.
• Help evaluate prospective student‑athletes during tryouts and recruiting activities.
• Maintain consistent communication with student‑athletes and staff while helping reinforce program expectations and team culture.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as roster management, equipment needs, scheduling and documentation.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and team‑oriented atmosphere, supporting the personal and athletic development of all team members.
• Represent WVU Athletics with professionalism and demonstrate Mountaineer pride at all times.
• Must maintain strong communication with student‑athletes and the Head Coach, demonstrate professionalism and exhibit flexibility to work non‑traditional hours associated with games, practices, community engagements and special events.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference, CSC and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behaviour; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial and ethnical differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic programme.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student‑athletes, coaches, staff members and contractors; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever‑changing and require constant research and education.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student‑athletes, coaches and staff using discretion and correct decisions. Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student‑athletes.
• Manage professional and personal time to handle time‑sensitive issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, regular travel in‑season and on‑call availability.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience involving:
• Cheerleading coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate, high school or competitive all‑star level.
• Collegiate cheerleading experience (coaching or athlete) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cheerleading techniques, including stunting, tumbling, safety rules and game‑day performance.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or…