Coordinator of Athletic Spirit Groups (Cheer)

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Department Summary

Ole Miss Athletics strives to advance a championship culture that develops, educates and empowers our student-athletes while providing a premier experience for the Ole Miss family.

Role Specifications

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Family -  Athletics

Sub-Family - Coaching and Recruiting 

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 5

Role Summary

Responsible for the coordination, supervision, evaluation, performance and day-to-day operations of the Spirit Team.

The University of Mississippi is conducting a search for Coordinator of Athletic Spirit Groups (Cheer). This position organizes, leads, and directs the activities of the cheer team. The incumbent supervises, trains, and coordinates student spirit groups, implements and executes game day activities, oversees recruiting efforts, and manages departmental expenditures.
 

Examples of Work Performed

•    Attend pod meetings for assigned sports
•    Main contact and liaison for all varsity spirit camps (i.e. main contact for housing, dining, facilities/athletics, varsity, on-site person during camps)
•    Coordinate and order meals for FB home games
•    Work all home FB games
•    Assigned VB games (rotate with all 3 full time employees)
•    Assigned travel for post season VB 
•    Assigned men's and women's BB games (rotate with all 3 full time employees)
•    Assigned travel for post season BB 
•    Assist Director of Spirit Groups with securing facilities for main and secondary practice space for spirit groups 
•    Assist Director with National logistics for spirit groups 
•    Attend scheduled appearances

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provide technical training and expertise in skill development and protocols 
2. Lead strategy for all aspects of Spirit program
3. Maintain a risk-free environment in practices, game-day settings, and competition events.
4. Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

To be considered for the position, you must apply online at the University of Mississippi Employment site, careers.olemiss.edu.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.