Head Coach, Club Cheerleading

Head Coach, Club Cheerleading

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Pizzitola

time type

Part time

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job requisition id

REQ211828

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Head Coach, Club Cheerleading position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This is a part-time position scheduled to work varied hours from September through March. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preparing, organizing and attending all practice sessions, football & basketball games, performances, and appearances. Could also include select games in other sports. Producing choreography for routines and cheers. Monitoring tryout and recruitment activities; executing an exercise and conditioning program; providing coaching services and professional support at all away games/events, including traveling with the squad to and from events. Responsibilities also involve coordinating with the supervisor on ordering and inventorying supplies and uniforms.

Comply with the American Association of Cheerleader Coaches & Advisors safety guidelines and standards and must maintain AACCA certification. Provide support to other spirit activities. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and alumni; and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Evening and weekend hours are necessary.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

• 2-3 years of cheerleading coaching experience at the club and/or high school level or higher; collegiate cheerleading experience preferred

• Must Have AACCA spirit safety certification before commencing employment

• Comply with the American Association of Cheerleader Coaches & Advisors safety guidelines & standards

• Prior experience as a cheerleader, helpful

• AED/CPR & First Aid Certification required

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Strong cheerleading knowledge and background.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students

• Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.

• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown (https://hr.brown.edu/benefits-wellness) .

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-09

Job Posting Title:

Head Coach, Club Cheerleading

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

12

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location (https://hr.brown.edu/working-brown/flexible-work/position-work-locations) for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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Additional Information:

You can find detailed information about our salary ranges (https://hr.brown.edu/working-brown/compensation/salary-ranges) on our website.

Attachments:

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