Cheerleading Advisor

 

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings. 

 

Job Overview: 

Under direct supervision of the Athletic Department, the Cheerleading Advisor is responsible for the management and administration of the cheer program and team. The successful candidate will oversee a cheer program in a Christ-centered environment intentional about recruiting, retaining, and developing students toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Responsibilities 
·         Understand the organizational culture, the role of athletics within the Nelson University community, and a willingness to consistently perpetuate and display the mission of the university through actions and words with participants, coaches, university personnel and general public. 
·         Recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes that fit the mission and scope of Nelson University 
·         Limit program attrition and maintain stable roster through retention of cheer participants 
·         Achieve enrollment management goals defined by the institution 
·         Monitor and support cheer participant academic progress 
·         Ensure that institutional and other governance policies are followed, with no major violations 
·         Manage program budget as identified prior to the start of each academic year 
·         Manage team fundraising activities 
·         Lead efforts to enhance school spirit and student engagement through cheer involvement. 
·         Collaborate with athletic marketing and game-day staff as needed. 
·         Oversee and support team involvement in community service 
·         Manage related program administrative duties, including but not limited to: compliance, equipment inventory, knowledge and scheduling of athletic events for cheer involvement and requirements of related support service areas (i.e. SID, LAT, facilities and game management) 
·         Other duties as assigned by athletic director or institution
 

Organizational Relationship 
·         Reports directly to and is accountable athletic director or designate 

·      Oversight of cheer program 

Qualifications
·         Candidate must be an openly committed Christian and affirm the mission and distinctives of Nelson University through lifestyle and program development.
·         Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
·         Ability to work nights and weekends.
·         Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
·         CPR (required) and First Aid Certification.
·         Cheer coaching experience (preferably 1-3 years)
 
Other 

Application Process:   Complete the fields to the right of this screen under “Apply here”.  These fields contain intake information.  After clicking submit application, you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Human Resources Office at humanresources@nelson.edu.   Your resume may be included when submitting the application to the Human Resources Office. 
 
Note: 
This position is exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Join us in shaping the future of Nelson University and empowering students to fulfill their potential.