The Head Cheerleading Coach is responsible for all aspects of the Columbia College Cheerleading Team, while following the mission and vision of Columbia College, the Appalachian Athletic Conference, and the NAIA.

Qualifications ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Developing a successful team to positively represent Columbia College. Organizes and manages assigned recruiting efforts and administrative responsibilities. Represents the team, department, and college in a positive, professional, and ethical manner; responds appropriately to media, marketing, fund-raising, and community service requests as assigned. In charge of scouting and recruitment of new players. Coordinates logistics for practice schedules and games. Handles administrative tasks, such as maintaining player records and scheduling. Performs other related duties as assigned by the athletic director. Direct all cheerleading activities for men's and women's basketball. Design and implement safe, progressive training plans for all-girl and co-ed cheerleading and mascot participants. Oversee game-day performance planning to support fan engagement. Teach and evaluate skill readiness and approve stunting and tumbling progressions in accordance with USA Cheer and Varsity safety guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business, science, social sciences, or a closely related field. Must have at least one (1) year of successful sideline and competitive coaching experience, preferably at the college/university level. Strong knowledge of Cheer and Stunt skills. Prior experience working in a college environment with interactions with faculty, staff, and students is preferred. Must have organization, inventory, and record-keeping skills. Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include early/late hours, occasional weekends. Must have a valid SC Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Must pass a background check. May have to move or lift awkward or heavy objects. Must work well with others in a team setting, be willing to take on extra duties as assigned, and choose to be a great communicator. Be willing to offer excellent customer service to recruits, students, staff, faculty, parents, fans, and donors. Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and overall skills with computers and technology Strong knowledge of sport specifics, as well as strength training, and game day/ competitions, is required Must have desire and knowledge to help maintain sport facility as needed for practice and game day competitions. Must be willing to work and lead by example in a non-abusive and non-threatening manner. Must attend all required conferences or national meetings and meet all deadlines Required to report any athlete/team issues that are detrimental to the team, department, or college. Any illegal activities must be reported immediately Must be willing to work within and follow the guidelines of Columbia College and the Department of Athletics at all times Must learn and be familiar with all existing processes and work excellently with the Admissions and Financial Aid Departments when recruiting and maintaining student-athletes. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

If interested in applying for this position, submit résumé, cover letter, the names and contact information of three professional references through the Columbia College website at https://www.columbiasc.edu/about/employment.

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, please contact Director of Athletics Glen Crawford via email at gcrawford@columbiasc.edu.

Columbia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, national origin, results of genetic testing or service in the military.

About Columbia College

Columbia College was founded in 1854 as Columbia Female College by the Methodist Conference of South Carolina. The College, located on Plain Street, now Hampton, in Columbia, SC, opened to students in October 1859. In 1865 during the height of the Civil War, the College closed as General Sherman’s troops approached Columbia but reopened in 1873. In 1904, the College dropped “Female” from its name and moved to Eau Claire after benefactors Frederick H. Hyatt and Col. John T. Sloan donated land. In 1964, the campus survived a fire that destroyed the Old Main classroom building and the East Wing Dormitory. What remained of the columns became a symbol for the College and has since been incorporated into the logo. Columbia College continues to serve as an institution for higher education, with approximately 1,500 male and female students in both undergraduate and graduate courses.

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