• Provide leadership to the athletic program in the development of the cheerleading program.
• Recruit, coach, and maintain a team of student-athletes to a level that ensures the cheer program is robust and consistently competitive on national level.
• Schedule routine practices throughout the academic year.
• Conduct cheer camps/clinics for the purposes of promotion, fundraising, and recruitment.
• Participate in all home basketball games, all away conference basketball games, and post-season tournaments.
• Travel with the cheer team to all games and community events.
• Ensure the cheerleading program is actively engaged in multiple community events throughout the year.
• Develop and manage the cheerleading operating budget effectively.
• Provide administrative oversight for fundraising opportunities for the cheer program, as well as assist the Athletic Department and College Foundation in a variety of fundraising initiatives.
• Know and abide by all NWF State College, FCSAA, and NJCAA policies and procedures. Support all policies, procedures, and divisions/interpretations rendered by these agencies.
• Maintain professional demeanor and being a positive role-model for cheer team members.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes and work to assure the successful rate of cheerleading graduates is commensurate with other NWF State College students and athletic programs.
• Coordinate textbook logistics for all student-athletes.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Student Success Navigation on admission requirements for all student-athletes.
• Process transcript and class schedule requests for coaches and student-athletes.
• Schedule Florida Civic Literacy Exams for all student-athletes.
• Assist the Student Success Department with essential functions involving Fall and Spring Commencement Ceremonies.
• Effectively represent NWFSC at various campus events, community events, college fairs, schools, and business in-state and out-of-state as directed in a professional and highly knowledgeable manner.
• Provide tours to prospective students and student-athletes, as well as other visitors on the Niceville Campus.
• Play an active role in student recruitment events and initiatives as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. As a part of the College's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Sick and Annual (Vacation) Leave accrual
• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• Flexible summer hours available
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

• Associates of Arts degree or Associates of Science degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management, education, communications, or other related field is required.
• Two years of college/university or high school cheerleading coaching experience (head coach or assistant) is required.
• Work experience within a higher education setting preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Classification: Office Specialist II

Location: Niceville

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled.