Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees. Campus: Cranford General Description: The Cheerleading Coordinator has primary responsibility to provide oversight, leadership, expertise and promotes campus-wide spirit initiatives as well as direct the cheerleading team. Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities: • Directs and supervises activities such as practices and workouts and prepare participants for sideline and college events. • Promotes school spirit in college and community. • Informs the Director of Athletics any spirit/sideline team concerns. • Incorporates cheer, dance and stunts into sideline and dead ball/time outs during events. • Informs the Director of Athletics and Athletic Trainer of any issues affecting athlete’s performance such as injuries, discipline, positives, needs, etc. • Recommends items needed for sideline events (uniforms, fan gear, etc.) • Promotes student body involvement at events. • Coordinates with coaches for various activities (decorating locker rooms, assist with college events, pep assemblies, etc.) • Assists in providing leadership programming and services learning opportunities for students. • Maintains social aspects of participants (social media, code of conduct, as well as appropriate behavior in uniform, etc.) • Reflects a positive image for the team and UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, both on and off the playing arena. Ensures that the members of the team conduct themselves with a high degree of moral integrity as representatives of UCNJ at all public appearances whether on or off campus. • Fosters an environment that supports and encourages each student-athlete to graduate within the two-year window, including monitoring the attendance in the ALC as is required by all student-athletes. • Shows strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment. • Perform administrative and oversite duties for Cheer Squad including, updating safety protocols, and completing any form necessary to make sure the program is in compliance with college protocol. • Schedule and overseeing Cheer Squad try-outs, including instruction and judging. • Coordinate and be present at all games that the Cheer Squad will attend. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree Required with Cheer Experience and/or Cheer Certification. Experience: Preferred Experience: • 3 years coaching or teaching experience with knowledge of Pep Squad, Cheer, and/or Dance strongly preferred. Competencies and Skills Required: Preferred Experience: • 3 years coaching or teaching experience with knowledge of Pep Squad, Cheer, and/or Dance strongly preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment: • This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment or inside a gymnasium work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.