Job Description

Cheer Program Coordinator

Responsible for assisting the director of the spirit program with coordinating activities, game management and production of cheer activities at various athletic and University events.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the director and head cheer coach with preparation of the dance team to perform at all football, men's basketball, women's basketball and selected other games. Includes coordinating the cheer team's role in time-outs, half-time and pre-game, game management and collaboration with the band.
• Assists the director and head cheer coach with scheduling, organizing and conducting dance team tryouts, and the selections of the dance team squads.
• Secures practice locations, schedules and supervises daily practice sessions, and assists in choreographing dances.
• Serves as contact person for dancers should the director not be available.
• Assists the director and head cheer coach with team travel logistics. Serves as chaperone during travel.
• Assists with public relations activities through involvement in community, University, and student organizations. Provide updates for the program website as needed.
• Follow all University, ACC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to travel and work weekends and evening hours.

Other Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years experience either coaching or participating in a dance team
• Able to perform full range of activities related to dance
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong focus on customer service.

Accountabilities:

Note: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Additional Job Description:

Time Type Requirement: Part time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants:

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

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