July 21, 2006

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:               Assistant Coach - Competitive Cheerleading  

DEPARTMENT:                   Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:                         Full-time, Non-tenured Faculty (112244)

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assist the head coach with the organization, development and implementation of a competitive, Division I competitive cheerleading program.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, recruiting, coaching, practice and competition scheduling, and the administration of team budgets.  Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, university staff, alumni, media, and the general public.  Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations as well as dedication to full academic development of student-athletes are essential.  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree required. Must have at least 2-3 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.  Must have a proven record of award winning competitive cheerleading choreography and the ability to spot gymnastics skills. Candidate should have administrative and organizational experience as well as computer skills.

SALARY:       Commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION:    For best consideration, email a cover letter, current resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

                                    Ms. Lisa Lepore

                                    Director of Human Resources for Athletics

                                    University of Maryland

                                    2608 Comcast Center

                                    College Park, MD 20742

                                    FAX:  301-314-7149

                                    Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu