Head Coach, Club Cheerleading at Brown University in Pizzitola

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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 . 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 for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational