Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach | West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia, The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is responsible for all aspects of the WVSU Acrobatics & Tumbling program. Responsibilities include recruiting student athletes to meet specific roster and recruiting goals as well as planning and implementing the training and performance of student athletes. Primary Responsibilities • Recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes to meet specified roster goals. • Organizing, preparing, and executing effective training and performance strategies • Fielding teams that excel on the field, competing for Mountain East Conference Championships and NCAA post-season success. • Monitoring and supporting student-athletes’ academic and personal growth and development • Managing the program within the identified operating budget • Fundraising additional funds to support program operational needs • Supervising assistant coaches and other support staff • Communicate with and provide appropriate requested information to Sports Information, Athletic Training, and Compliance • Maintain effective, professional working relationships with other WVSU offices and personnel • Ensuring Alumni engagement and community service •  Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred            o Extensive work experience may be substituted for academic degrees. •  Minimum of 3 years’ coaching experience, preferably at the college level. •  Head coach experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred •  Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and  athletic excellence •  Experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations •  High level of ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments •  Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products •  Successful candidate must complete and pass a background and DMV check