Spirit Squad Assistant Coach/Cheer Skills Coach

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

Posted Date: Mar 25, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$40,000/yr
Years of Experience
1+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

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Athletic Director

Conference

Big Ten (DI)

About the Job

Job Description

Position Information

Working Title

Spirit Squad Assistant Coach/Cheer Skills Coach

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260242

Posting Open Date

Position Information

Working Title

Spirit Squad Assistant Coach/Cheer Skills Coach

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260242

Posting Open Date

03/24/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

04/01/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

Organize student-athlete activities beginning with the recruitment process, team travel, practice schedules, and performances. Develop squad members’ cheerleading skills. Coordinate marketing and promotion activities for events with athletic staff. Serve as the direct liaison to work with Marketing on in-game atmosphere and liaison with other athletic department offices.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year experience in coaching or instructing advanced skill level cheerleaders; equivalent education/experience considered.
Strong communication and organizational skills, supervisory skills and computer skills essential.
Current USA Cheer Coaches’ membership.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer experience coaching Division I cheer
One year experience as a Division I or Division II cheerleader
Coaching or instructing cheerleading squads in UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) style.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Physical Required

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

$40,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.