Director of Cheer

Director of Cheer

 

Reports to:

Tim Ghormley, Assistant Director of Athletics for Club Sports, Intramural and Recreation

Location:

On-site

Position Type:

Full-time/11-month exempt position

Salary:

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Director of Cheer

 

Reports to:

Tim Ghormley, Assistant Director of Athletics for Club Sports, Intramural and Recreation

Location:

On-site

Position Type:

Full-time/11-month exempt position

Salary:

$63,000.00/annum, DOQ

Deadline:

July 1, 2025

 

Position Overview:

The Menlo College Athletics Department seeks applications for the position of Director of Cheer. This is a full-time, 11-month, exempt position, and reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Club Sports, Intramural and Recreation.  The description of responsibilities below is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

The Director of Cheer is responsible for the recruitment and retention of student- athletes and program development to produce successful individual and team performance. The individual must be committed to a holistic approach to developing student-athletes as leaders in the classroom, in the community, and on the court.

The Director of Cheer must be able to provide leadership, management, and strategic planning for the Cheer program.  That includes budgeting, fundraising, staffing and staff development, supervision of program implementation, facilities planning and management, and evaluation of program effectiveness.

The position will abide by all the Non-NCAA Club Sport Rules, and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations.  Failure to follow Non-NCAA Club Sport Rules or Menlo College rules will result in my immediate dismissal from all duties.

 

Responsibilities:

The following is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

• Provide leadership in responding to student needs and College issues related to Menlo’s athletics program.
• Effectively coordinate the recruitment of student-athletes according to Menlo College admission standards and policies established by the College.
• Establish a written set of aims, goals, objectives, and values for the Cheer program.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities for self and staff relating to coaching and recruiting strategies and techniques for the purpose of enhancing the program’s competitiveness and the development of student-athletes.
• Actively promote, publicize, and enhance a positive image for Menlo College.
• Determine budget requirements for maintaining and developing the Cheer program; control spending and monitor the budget.
• Assure that staff and student-athletes comply with appropriate Menlo and Non- NCAA policies and regulations.
• Evaluate and recommend revisions to policies regarding travel, schedules and other issues related to the Cheer program.
• Develop a comprehensive plan to foster community service projects, academic success, campus engagement and character development.
• Manage, supervise, and develop the Cheer coaching staff; conduct annual performance evaluations of staff.

 

Menlo College values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) to build a culture in which everyone is valued, connected, motivated and productive. Menlo is committed to ongoing improvement of the College’s culture and overall environment. It pursues that goal by promoting a sense of belonging, demonstrating respect, enhancing everyone’s experience on campus and making a difference in the larger community. Menlo is designated by the federal government as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). More than half of the College’s population identifies as non-white and almost 30% identify as first-generation students.

 

Accountability

Accountable for assisting in the overall management of the Athletics Department, including administrative duties and the care and leadership of the Cheer team. The Director of Cheer must abide by all applicable Non-NCAA, and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations.

 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in related field.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as written and oral communication skills.
• A thorough knowledge of Non-NCAA rules and regulations.
• 3-5 years coaching experience at the intercollegiate level.
• Intramural programming for the campus.
• Outdoor Education/Adventure programming for campus.
• Marketing, Communication, and Sports Information Specific to CIR (website and social media).
• Design and Implement a Health and Wealth programming for the campus (students, staff, and faculty).
• Organize and manage fitness programming.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Club Sports, Intramural and Recreation with budget operations and management for Club Sports, Intramural and Recreation.
• Assist with compliance for the department.
• Equipment manager for Club Sports, Intramural and Recreation.
• A dedication to the success of student-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors, and a commitment to integrity, general equity, and diversity.
• Ability to supervise, direct, and manage the Cheer program.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Prior fund-raising experience preferred.

 

About Menlo College:

Menlo College is a tight-knit community of exceptional, involved people. Faculty members teach and mentor from their perspectives as scholars, entrepreneurs, managers, and community leaders. A non-profit, four-year school, Menlo College attracts students from all over the world, young adults who are committed to learning, playing intercollegiate sports, starting and leading organizations, and volunteering in the community. In support of experiential learning, all business majors at Menlo College are required to complete a 6-unit internship prior to graduation. Psychology majors are also strongly encouraged to complete a for-credit internship. The Menlo College Internship Program is designed to help students apply the knowledge and skills they gain in the classroom to professional settings. Menlo’s internship program was deemed the most innovative in the state of California in 2019.

Athletics features prominently at Menlo, with more than 50% of students participating as varsity athletes, and yet more students engaged in athletics through club, intramural, and recreation sports. The Department of Athletics strives to complement the Menlo College experience by developing future leaders through its intercollegiate athletics program. Talented and driven coaching and support staff recruit student-athletes who display leadership skills, strong character, a commitment to academics and a high level of athletic skill. With quality programs, the department is a source of pride for the College and the surrounding community; in the most recently-completed full season, we recorded six team conference titles, two national team titles, nine individual national championships, and 21 All-Conference awardees — the best year in the College’s 96-year history. We expect better years to still be ahead.

Athletics at Menlo College reflects our commitment to providing an equitable, supportive and diverse environment that will teach student-athletes to compete with integrity and sportsmanship, act responsibly and take on leadership roles on their teams, in the classroom, on the College campus and in the community.

The campus is located 30 miles south of San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley – one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative locations. Silicon Valley is renowned as an innovation incubator overflowing with opportunities for experience-based learning.

In recognition of the quality of Menlo’s program, the College was named “Best in the West” by The Princeton Review in their most recent ratings, a recognition that has been earned for more than ten uninterrupted years. AffordableCollegesOnline.org (AC Online) brought additional recognition to the quality of the Menlo College experience when they named Menlo as one of the 4-year colleges in California with the best lifetime return on investment (ROI). For more about Menlo College, please visit www.menlo.edu.

 

Application Process:

Please apply with a cover letter and current resume. Submission of all application materials in an electronic format is highly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please email materials to:

Menlo College
Attn: Human Resources Department
1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301
hr@menlo.edu

Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College.

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