Assistant Spirit Coach-Temporary

Job Summary:

The Assistant Spirit Coach assists the Director of Spirit with TCU Showgirls practices and/or performances by attending rehearsals and home football, volleyball, basketball games and other performances as required.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Attends all Showgirl practices as assigned by Spirit Director
2. Attends home football, volleyball, ad basketball games as assigned by Spirit Director
3. Assists Spirit Director in coaching/teaching the TCU Showgirls at practices and home games as scheduled.
4. Attends game day operations meetings, staff meetings, and captain meetings as assigned.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 4 years collegiate dance team experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Previous teaching experience in dance technique and performance at the elite or collegiate level.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the University Motor Vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• UCA staff and/or other collegiate game day cheer program experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of college student development and learning.
• Knowledge of crowd involvement and safety measures.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in communication, presentation and interpersonal techniques.
• Ability to adhere to and support university spirit squad priorities, philosophy and guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and outdoors and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This is an on campus, in-person position.
• Some travel is required as scheduled by the Spirit Director.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notification of Compliance with NCAA regulations

This job description includes the expectation of compliance with NCAA regulations. An institutional staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.