Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach

Job Summary

The Department of Athletics at Kutztown University invites applications for the position of Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach. Kutztown University is an NCAA Division II member institution which competes in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) in the sport of acrobatics and tumbling. The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of the acrobatics & tumbling program including recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic success of student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling, organizing camps and clinics in support of Kutztown Athletics, fundraising, adherence to NCAA and NCATA rules and regulations, and general administrative duties. In addition, the Head Coach will be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its Intercollegiate Athletics program as well as adherence to Departmental, University, Conference and NCAA policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree
• Must have at least 5 years combined playing and/or coaching experience in the sport of acrobatics and tumbling, gymnastics or related sport
• Demonstrated ability in skill development, staff supervision, and general administrative duties
• An understanding of NCATA rules compliance
• Prior successful experience in recruiting qualified student-athletes
• Fiscal management skills
• Excellent organizational and communications skills
• Candidate must complete a successful interview

Preferred Qualifications

Job Summary

The Department of Athletics at Kutztown University invites applications for the position of Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach. Kutztown University is an NCAA Division II member institution which competes in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) in the sport of acrobatics and tumbling. The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of the acrobatics & tumbling program including recruitment of prospective student-athletes, academic success of student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling, organizing camps and clinics in support of Kutztown Athletics, fundraising, adherence to NCAA and NCATA rules and regulations, and general administrative duties. In addition, the Head Coach will be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its Intercollegiate Athletics program as well as adherence to Departmental, University, Conference and NCAA policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree
• Must have at least 5 years combined playing and/or coaching experience in the sport of acrobatics and tumbling, gymnastics or related sport
• Demonstrated ability in skill development, staff supervision, and general administrative duties
• An understanding of NCATA rules compliance
• Prior successful experience in recruiting qualified student-athletes
• Fiscal management skills
• Excellent organizational and communications skills
• Candidate must complete a successful interview

Preferred Qualifications

• Head coaching experience at the NCATA collegiate level
• Coaching experience at NCAA DII institution

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on May 9, 2025

The starting salary range for this position is $$55,000-$60,000, based on the AFSCME Non-Faculty Athletic Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Apply Now