Title:Assistant Cheer Coach

Division: President's Office

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $9.97

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forAssistant Cheer Coach.

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the management and administration of the cheer intercollegiate sports program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coach practice sessions and workouts. Assist with coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
  
  
• Attend coaches preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
  
  
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain thorough and continual familiarity with all applicable University, OVC, UCA and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes and coordinate recruiting activities with the Head Coach.
  
  
• Secure practice times and facilities.
  
  
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete progress to ensure academic eligibility, the enforcement of study and tutorial programs, and the referral to appropriate University academic resource personnel.
  
  
• Work with student-athletes and monitors adherence to rules and regulations for conduct, appearance and behavior.
  
  
• Work closely with athletic training staff to provide for the safety and health of student-athletes.
  
  
• Serve in a public relations function through the University.
  
  
• Participate in the Universitys public relations activities, including print, television and radio interviews, and news conferences.
  
  
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward all sports sponsored by the intercollegiate athletics program.
  
  
• Implement fundraising programs to assist growth of the teams budget.
  
  
• Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA, Conference and/or Institution is required.
  
  
• Adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times. All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Fundraising experience required.
  
  
• Familiarity with OVC, UCA and NCAA rules and regulations.
  
  
• Proficiency with computer systems, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email software.
  
  
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, management and administrative skills.
  
  
• Positive communication, marketing and public relation skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, alumni and administrative staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Prior coaching experience preferred.

Related playing, coaching and athletics administration experience preferred.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mandi Fulton, search committee chair, at mfulton@usi.edu

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by March 20, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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