Part-time Cheer Coordinator (monthly stipend) Drake University

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1 Des Moines, IA Job Details Part-time 23 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word NCAA standards Microsoft Excel Word embeddings Bachelor's degree NCAA rules

Full Job Description Position Number:

999088

Unit/Department:

Cheerleaders/Band Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines' Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking applicants for a cheer coordinator. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Ability to build rapport with students, coaches, and staff. Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching. Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance. Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Knowledge and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel Knowledge of applicable NCAA Rules and regulations. Experience playing at the collegiate level preferred. Master's degree preferred. Coaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.

Job Duties:

Drake University, a Division I institution competing in the Missouri Valley Conference, seeks a cheer coordinator. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: 60%

• Coaching and development of student-athletes
• (Essential) 20%
• Organize and execution of all practice sessions and meetings
• (Essential) 10%
• Develop a yearly fundraising plan to enhance the experience of team members
• (Essential) 10%
• Lead recruitment of student-athletes
• (Essential) %
• Performs other duties as assigned
• (Essential) %
• All of the duties described above require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, Pioneer Football League, Metro Conference and Drake University.
• (Essential) Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board and provide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references. Have Questions? Question about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources. You can best reach us at . All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant's references, education, and, if applicable, experience.

ABOUT DRAKE

Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees. All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University's core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.

STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

At Drake University, we don't just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: ) and let us know how we can assist you.