Graduate Assistant Women’s Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach

Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for Graduate Assistant Women's Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach. The selected candidate will assist the women's acrobatics and tumbling staff to operate and conduct themselves within the ideals, goals, rules and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College.

This position reports directly to the Head Women's Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women's acrobatics and tumbling team.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.Recruit student athletes that fit the culture of the college and the women's acrobatics and tumbling program.

2.Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience.

3.Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes.

4.Meet recruiting and retention goals.

5.Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation.

6.Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations.

7.Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.

8.Providing individual coaching and guidance to team members, focusing on skill development and game strategy.

9.Maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere within the team, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.

10.Other duties as assigned by Head Women's Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate women's acrobatics and tumbling competition experience is preferred, strong knowledge of skill development, rules, and strategies, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and staff members, demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire athletes to achieve their full potential.

Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

A valid driver's license and clean driving record (if travel is required).

APPLICATION

To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Joniah Howell

Head Women's Acrobatics and Tumbling Head Coach

Human.resources@newberry.edu

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied.  Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.