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Assistant Coach - Cheer (80% Position)

  • 498670
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
  • Athletics and Coaching
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Student Affairs and Services

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Job Title

Assistant Coach - Cheer (80% Position)

Department

Dean Of Student Affairs

Salary

$39,136 - $48,201; commensurate with experience (80% position)

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Spirit Coach/Assistant Cheer Coach supports the Division I collegiate cheer program at Middle Tennessee State University. The primary duty of this position is to teach, instruct, coach, and train student-athletes in cheerleading skills, athletic performance, safety, team concepts, and related performance techniques within an educational athletics environment. Working under the direction of the Head Cheer Coach/Spirit Coordinator, this position helps plan and lead practices; teaches and demonstrates proper stunting, tumbling, jumps, choreography, conditioning, and game-day material; designs skill-development progressions and practice plans; evaluates student-athlete performance; and provides individualized instruction to improve performance. Administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, travel, fundraising, equipment, recruiting support, and event coordination, are secondary, incidental, and supportive of the role's instructional purpose. This is a 12-month position with an 80% full-time workload.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required Related Experience

Cheerleading, coaching, and competitive experience required, preferably at the collegiate and/or All-Star level.

Required License/Registration/Certification

CPR/First Aid certification and completion of necessary coaching, cheer safety, risk management, or athlete-safety certifications required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the University.

Desirable Related Experience

Ability to teach, train, and instruct student-athletes in an educational or developmental setting. Experience designing practice plans, skill-development progressions, choreography, game-day material, conditioning activities, and team instruction.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Cheer safety, stunting, tumbling, athlete-safety, or related coaching certifications preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: September 8, 2026

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