Spirit Program Assistant Coach (Multiple Vacancies)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form” the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

https://scarletknights.com/documents/2019/9/13/IAWP_Affirmation_Fillable.pdf

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Spirit Program Assistant Coach (Multiple Vacancies)

Posting Number 23TM0313

Department Athletics Mktg & Communication

Overview

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation’s premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as “The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Spirit Program Assistant Coach for Athletics. The position will assist the head coach with practice activity coordination, game management, and other spirit program appearances at intercollegiate athletic events and other events as necessary. The primary purpose of the Spirit Program Assistant Coach will be the technical training of the Cheer and Dance teams, and assisting with game performances, based on experience, the individuals will be assigned various duties to support the spirit program.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Attend Rutgers sporting events other than football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and wrestling.
• Organize all facets of game performances.
• Video team at games and events,
• Build positive and achievement oriented team environment,
• Assist Head Coach in providing athletic training to students,
• Travel to post-season tournaments.
• Work with administration to make travel arrangements for team including transportation, food, and lodging.
• Choreograph and instruct Jr. Knights performances.
• Recruit qualified students.
• Teach game day performance and skills, including tumbling, partner stunting, and pyramid building,
• Attend home football games, men’s and women’s basketball games, wrestling matches, and other sporting, campus, and community events as assigned,
• Assist Head Coach with running camps and clinics, assist with managing the social media accounts for the entire Spirit Program, develop content for social media accounts, and obtain content at games as needed.
• Train and prepare student athletes, both physically and mentally, for game performances,
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of student athletes and provide appropriate feedback,
• Assist in conducting alumni events, summer camps, promotional events and fund-raising programs as assigned,
• Schedule — in writing — daily practice session.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized athletic facility,
• Ensure that athletic equipment and tools are in good and safe working conditions,
• Adhere to rules and policies established by athletic department,

Position Status Part Time

Hours Per Week 19.75

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA Nonexempt

Position Salary $14.13/hour

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent; and/or up to 4 years of related experience depending on the duties to be performed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

• CPR certified
• AACCA certified
• Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of college education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion and enthusiasm
• Assertiveness (to do what is needed)
• Commitment to be the best
• Prior coaching experience or background in cheer/dance.
• Composure (to remain cool and calm under pressure)
• Willingness to go outside your comfort zone to push the team to a higher performance level every day.
• Must attend all home football games, select basketball games, other select sports games and some occasional travel to away games.
• Energy and hard work
• Good verbal and nonverbal communication skills

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record
• Multiple Vacancies

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 06/06/2023

Posting Close Date 06/26/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form” the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

https://scarletknights.com/documents/2019/9/13/IAWP_Affirmation_Fillable.pdf

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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