Coordinator of Spirit Teams

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Posting Details

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Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Coordinator of Spirit Teams

Posting Number

NFE02780P

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo

Institution

The University of South Dakota

Working Title

Coordinator of Spirit Teams

Posting Number

NFE02780P

Department

USD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota is seeking a dynamic, goal oriented individual to join the athletic department as Coordinator of Spirit Teams.

The Coordinator of Spirit Teams is expected to carry out spirit team coaching and assistance/planning for the athletic department. The successful candidate will plan and develop programs that will appeal broadly to all students while maintaining fiscal responsibility and supporting the athletic department’s goals. This position will manage a programming budget and will supervise student staff and volunteers.

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree in student personnel or related field and experience is preferred. One or more years of related professional experience is required. Student leadership development, spirit team coaching & advisement, and budget management experience are highly preferred. Management and supervisory experience are highly desirable. The successful candidate will have team building skills, problem-solving & decision making skills, well-developed communication skills, program evaluation skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Ability to work irregular hours is required.

Posting Date

06/30/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

07/14/2025

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

Weekends/Holidays

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Contact Information

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication |

Protective Clothing/Equipment

| Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. | | | If other protection is used please identify | |

Physical Requirements

| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Reaching, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) | | Describe any of the conditions selected |
Cheer Coach, Dance Coach and Coyote Crazies |

Sensory Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. | Speaking, Hearing, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) |

Working Conditions & Exposures

| Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. | | | Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above | |

Working Environment

| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below), Outdoors Environment | | If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. |
Dome, Gym, bus, on turf, outside conditions during games. |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference List

Optional Documents 1. Other

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