Head Coach - Hockey Cheer

Salary/Position Classification

• $3,000 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 19 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

To develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the University’s Spirit Squad program [specifically hockey cheer] while abiding by the rules and regulations of the NCAA, University of North Dakota and our conferences. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the spirit squad members.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coaching/Team Management Develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the University’s hockey cheer program.

Salary/Position Classification

• $3,000 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 19 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

To develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the University’s Spirit Squad program [specifically hockey cheer] while abiding by the rules and regulations of the NCAA, University of North Dakota and our conferences. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the spirit squad members.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coaching/Team Management Develop, promote, and supervise all facets of the University’s hockey cheer program.

  • Social media supervision of hockey cheerleaders and hockey cheer staff
  • Develop a competitive program within the conference
  • Coaching team practices and games, practice/game management, gameday preparations
  • Ability to motivate hockey cheerleaders and develop talent
  • Academic and disciplinary supervision of hockey cheerleaders and promotion of all policies 
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
  • Achieve academic success and acceptable graduation rates for team (team GPA, APR, FGR are all factors)
  • Follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulation
  • Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the hockey cheerleaders
  • Other duties assigned by Director of Athletics and Spirit Squad Advisor. 

• Recruiting

  • Recruit quality prospective student-athletes (includes character, academic & athletics variables) for the program (when applicable)
  • Conduct recruiting process with integrity, ethics, and knowledge
  • Submit paperwork related to recruiting in a timely manner as directed
  • Adherence to all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations 

• General Program Administration/ Professionalism

  • Exhibit an achievement orientated attitude (high energy and high level of motivation)
  • Budget development and fiscal management
  • Effective management of admissions, compliance, and eligibility issues
  • Effective professional working relationship with hockey cheerleaders, staff, administration, alumni, general public, NCAA and conference officials
  • Hire quality volunteer assistant coaches, as applicable
  • Supervision of staff (Assistant/volunteer coaches, direct reports, administrative assistants, when applicable)
  • Effective work ethic concentrating on efficiency in tasks assigned and timely completion of requested materials/forms
  • Attendance at all required meetings (including but not limited to: compliance, life skill, and administrative meetings)
  • Demonstrated support of other department coaches/staff and personal behavior as a member of department/UND staff
  • Thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations 

• Media Relations/Community Service/Public Relations/Fundraising/Marketing/Camps and Clinics

  • Team participation in community service activities
  • Maintain contact with spirit squad alumni and boosters
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the University’s hockey cheer program as directed
  • Develop community support for the program and participate in Athletics department and fundraising activities
  • Professionalism in program presentation
  • Marketing efforts - Address marketing and branding issues, as requested, assist with the marketing of the sport program (use of social media), as appropriate
  • Management and responsibility of all aspects of camps/clinics/special events, as applicable
  • Thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations 

Required Competencies

• Ability to encompass the strategic mission of the University of North Dakota and Intercollegiate Athletics with tact and diplomacy at all times
• Strong interpersonal, creative, motivational and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
• Fluency of social media platforms outside of personal use
• Ability to communicate and adhere to University, Summit League, Missouri Valley Football, NCHC, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous hockey cheer team coaching experience and/or figure skating experience.
• Knowledge of UND hockey cheerleaders' minimum requirements: Novice Moves in the Field (now called Silver Skating Skills) and Pre-Juvenile Free skate (now called Pre-Bronze Singles)
• Hold a United States Figure Skating Association number
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. _ This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. _

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate/NCAA experience
• Background as a collegiate hockey cheerleader

To Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter and the following information:

• USFSA Skating Skills [Moves in Field] Highest Test Passed
  
• USFSA Singles [Free Skate] Highest Test Passed
  
• USFSA Number

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