Job Description:

The Head Spirit Team Coach at Cameron University, an NCAA Division II institution in the Lone Star Conference, is a highly responsible and demanding position. The University has a winning tradition in athletics and is strongly supported by the local community. The Head Spirit Team Coach position represents .50 (FTE) and is a half-time, 12-month job assignment. All members of the Athletic Staff are expected to be team players supporting each other while promoting the mission of the University, supporting the philosophy of the Athletic Department, and assuring the well-being of all student athletes. The Head Spirit Team Coach will be responsible for the development and implementation of a high-quality collegiate athletic program, which is in conformity with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations and policies.

JOB DUTIES:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching the cheer squad, dance team, and mascots at Cameron University (practice, game day, and competition), monitoring study hall, fundraising, recruiting, community relations, academic progress of the student athletes, and other administrative tasks as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Schedule practices, attends home events including but not limited to basketball and volleyball, participate in special events such as pep rallies and booster functions, attend summer camp with the team, schedules and coordinates tryouts.
• Responsible for communicating with game day manager to support and promote game day experience, fundraising activities, and other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

SUPERVISION:

The position will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Knowledge of and experience with cheer/dance techniques and positive game environments with the ability to choreograph.
• Ability to create team chemistry and be able to handle the daily challenges of being a spirit coach.
• College, graduate assistant or high school coaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and management ability.
• Strong work ethic with a team player’s positive attitude.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coaching experience at the college level.
• Earned Master’s Degree.

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience

INSTITUTION:

Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING:

All applicants must apply online at https://cameronhr.silkroad.com Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled

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