Cheerleading Coordinator (Cranford)

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Position Information

Position Title

Cheerleading Coordinator

Campus

Cranford

Department

Athletics

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct

Part Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Regular,Temporary, or Grant

Regular

General Description

The Cheerleading Coordinator has primary responsibility to provide oversight, leadership, expertise and promotes campus-wide spirit initiatives as well as direct the cheerleading team.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

Directs and supervises activities such as practices and workouts and prepare participants for sideline and college events.

Promotes school spirit in college and community.

Informs the Director of Athletics any spirit / sideline team concerns.

Incorporates cheer, dance and stunts into sideline and dead ball / time outs during events.

Informs the Director of Athletics and Athletic Trainer of any issues affecting athlete's performance such as injuries, discipline, positives, needs, etc.

Recommends items needed for sideline events (uniforms, fan gear, etc.)

Promotes student body involvement at events.

Coordinates with coaches for various activities (decorating locker rooms, assist with college events, pep assemblies, etc.)

Assists in providing leadership programming and services learning opportunities for students.

Maintains social aspects of participants (social media, code of conduct, as well as appropriate behavior in uniform, etc.)

Reflects a positive image for the team and UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, both on and off the playing arena. Ensures that the members of the team conduct themselves with a high degree of moral integrity as representatives of UCNJ at all public appearances whether on or off campus.

Fosters an environment that supports and encourages each student-athlete to graduate within the two-year window, including monitoring the attendance in the ALC as is required by all student-athletes.

Shows strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Perform administrative and oversite duties for Cheer Squad including, updating safety protocols, and completing any form necessary to make sure the program is in compliance with college protocol.

Schedule and overseeing Cheer Squad try-outs, including instruction and judging.

Coordinate and be present at all games that the Cheer Squad will attend.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree Required with Cheer Experience and / or Cheer Certification.

Experience

3 years coaching or teaching experience with knowledge of Pep Squad, Cheer, and / or Dance strongly preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required

Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior / residence work environment or inside a gymnasium work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required.

Salary

$6,000 per contract

Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and / or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer / Protected Veteran / Disabled

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Disclaimer : This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Part-time position. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off-campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory to attend all Women's / Men's Basketball games and college events (November - March). Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

02 / 25 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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