Head Coach - STUNT & Cheerleading

St. Norbert College, a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking a Head Coach for STUNT and Cheerleading. This position is charged with oversight of the STUNT and Cheerleading programs and fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the head coach. The coach is expected to follow all NCAA, STUNT, Conference, and College policies.

Specific responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall function of the STUNT and cheerleading programs within conference and NCAA regulations. Instruct and work with student athletes to prepare them for competition. Help athletes to enhance athletic performance individually or as a team unit. Understand the rules, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Teach student athletes how to use sports equipment efficiently and safely.  Organize and conduct practice sessions throughout the day, as needed.  Represents the program and the College with any internal or external groups as needed. 

• With the assistance of the Director of Athletics, defines and achieves annual enrollment goals of the programs. Recruits qualified student-athletes to participate in the program. Recruiting is by direct mailings, handwritten notes, electronic, telephonic, and in-person (travel required) means. Assumes responsibility for the retention and matriculation process for student-athletes in their athletic and academic endeavors.

• Develops competent and effective coaching staff for both programs by recruiting and hiring qualified applicants, providing guidance on departmental or college policies and coaching philosophy, encouraging professional development through participation in coaching decisions and recruiting activities, making coaching assignments based upon qualifications, supervising coaching activities, and evaluating performance.

• Manages funds by preparing the budget, in collaboration with administrative staff, and exercising authority for all expenditures related to the program. Responsible for fundraising efforts on behalf of the programs.

• Teaches approximately 1-2 activity courses in physical education annually OR provides event management at home athletic contests as SNC athletic administrator.

Supervision Exercised Over:

• 1-4 student workers.

• 1-2 part-time coaches

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 1-3 years of coaching experience

• Successful experience either as a student-athlete or coach.   

• Dedicated to working in a mission-driven environment, with a profound respect for and commitment to preserving the rich traditions of Catholicism, Norbertine values, and the liberal arts.

• Strong ability to recruit student athletes in the context of NCAA Division III philosophy. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and customer service issues.

• Proficiency in basic math and computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Workday); ability to learn new systems.

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

• Ability to plan, organize, and complete projects or events.

• Skilled in delivering presentations to large groups.

• Ability to maintain focus and professionalism in distracting or noisy environments.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits package:
The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. For more information, please visit: https://www.snc.edu/hr/workinghere.html.

Application instructions:
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development.  As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.  

At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.  

We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, diverse, and spiritually engaged community (https://snc.edu/mission).