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Head Coach Acrobatics and Tumbling - Athletics 

Canisius University, a member of Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, seeks a full-time Head Coach for Acrobatics and Tumbling.  The head coach for acrobatics and tumbling ensures the acrobatics and tumbling program is administered with constant commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and develop all aspects of the NCAA Division I acrobatics and tumbling program.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes for the Canisius University acrobatics and tumbling program.
• Organize and execute individual skill instruction for players.
• Schedule and coordinate conditioning drills and workouts in conjunction with strength training coach.
• Advise and monitor the academic development of student-athletes.
• Scout opponents, prepare competition plans and instruct the student-athletes on the acrobatics and tumbling program.
• Coordinate, with the Sport Supervisor, the competition schedule.
• Oversee team travel and recruiting trip arrangements.
• Coordinate official and unofficial visits, written correspondence and telephone communications.
• Promote the program to the public, assist in community relations and fundraising activities.
• Responsible for budget preparation and administration.
• Supervise assistant coaches and/or graduate assistants.
• Knowledge and skillset in coaching basic gymnastics skills and/or club level competitive cheer.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree is preferred.
• Coaching and/or playing experience is required; coaching, playing, and/or recruiting experience at the Division I Level is preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Previous experience supervising, communicating with, and instructing student-athletes is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license with a positive driving record per the University’s insurance provider (with/or upon moving to NYS obtain a NYS driver’s license within NYS DMV residency guidelines after hire). 
• Must have ability to obtain certification to drive boat trailer. 

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (716) 888-2240.

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice.  Canisius is committed to educating and preparing students to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity.  The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.                

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000 annually 

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience.  Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

This is a full-time position. Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time employee’s date of hire and include – health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time employees with contribution from the University after one year. Paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave.  Tuition benefits are also available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.

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