Assistant Acrobatics & Tumblin

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• Title: Assistant Acrobatics & Tumblin
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• Department: Athletics-Acrobatics Tumbling
• Campus: Brookville, New York

• Date Posted: 10/16/2025

• Salary: $40,000-$45,000

• FLSA: Exempt

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• Title: Assistant Acrobatics & Tumblin
  4736
• Department: Athletics-Acrobatics Tumbling
• Campus: Brookville, New York

• Date Posted: 10/16/2025

• Salary: $40,000-$45,000

• FLSA: Exempt

• Starting Date: As soon as possible

• Contact: Please submit an online application

Acrobatics & Tumbling Assistant Coach 

Overview: Long Island University (LIU) seeks one (1) dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach (Full-Time position) (9 Months: September 1, 2025- May 31, 2026) to support the head coach in all aspects of the LIU Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling program. This full-time assistant coach position includes assisting with practice planning, athlete development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

● Coaching and Leadership: 

Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective coaching strategies that develop athletes’ technical skills, sport understanding, and overall performance. 

Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship.

 ● Recruitment: 

Participate in scouting and recruiting efforts to identify and attract top talent. 

Build and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and prospective student-athletes. 

● Team Management: 

Support the daily operations of the program including practice organization, meet preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare. 

● Game Management: 

Assist with meet-day operations, including setup, scouting, in-game coaching, and post-game analysis. 

Help document scores accurately throughout the meet. 

● Player Development: 

Mentor and support student-athletes, focusing on their athletic and academic progress. 

Conduct individual meetings to discuss performance, goals, and improvement strategies. 

● Collaboration: 

Work closely with the strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and academic advisors to ensure a comprehensive support system for student-athletes. 

● Academic Support: 

Partner with academic support services to ensure student-athletes maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees. 

● Compliance: 

Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times. 

Promote a program committed to integrity and ethical standards. 

● Community Engagement: 

Represent LIU and the soccer program within the campus and local communities. 

Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and supporters. 

● Budget Management: 

Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources. 

Qualifications: 

● Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited College or University. 

● Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an acrobatics & tumbling athlete, and/or 1-2 years of coaching experience. 

● Strong knowledge of acrobatics & tumbling techniques, strategies, and trends. 

● Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

● Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administration. 

● Commitment to adhering to NCAA and NCATA regulations and LIU's mission and values. 

● Willingness to work irregular hours and travel including evenings and weekends. 

● Valid US driver's license Preferred Qualifications: 

● Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching experience at the high school level or higher, with a proven track record of success. 

● Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I institution. 

● Demonstrated success in recruiting top-level student-athletes. 

● Experience with community engagement and building program visibility. 

Salary Range: 

● $40,000- $45,000 (full-time) 

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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