Assistant Spirit Squad Coach

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Part time, Temporary DEPARTMENT: Athletics POSITION SUMMARY: The applicant's primary responsibility will be to assist the Head Coach with the intercollegiate cheer and STUNT program including but not limited to coaching, recruiting qualified student[1]athletes, fun-raising, camps, developing practice schedules, building community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and knowledgeable of applicable rules. This is a three (3) month position. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: This position reports to the Head Spirit Squad Coach and has no direct reports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Grade and Attendance Tracking -Help monitor and collect weekly study logs -Tutor team members and help them create study plans -Enforce prof. office hour a9endance and communicate with prof. if needed -Work with CSO to help struggling students -Communicate any academic concerns with head coach immediately Weight Room Tracking -Help monitor and track weekly lifts -Ensure that all members are comple6ng two lifts a week -Help schedule make-up lists for athletes with conflicts -Communicate with Fletcher -Communicate concerns with head coach immediately Community Service Coordination -Assist Head Coach in planning and organizing quarterly team service activities -Help track community service hours of team and individuals Inventory Management -Track inventory of team gear and supplies -Keep accurate records of distributed gear -Help collect and wash gear after return Clinics and Events -Work weekend games, clinics, and fundraisers -Assist in planning and execu6on of events SPECIAL PROVISIONS: Assistant coach housing available. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations. APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates must submit an Alma College application, a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references via email to careers@alma.edu. Position is open until filled. Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information, visit alma.edu.