Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach

Long Island University Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach Location: LIU Post – Brookville, NY Department: Intercollegiate Athletics Position Summary The Assistant Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach is responsible for providing coaching, recruiting, and administrative assistance to the Head Coach.
This position is also responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, and the NCAA.
The Assistant Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach will work with individual student-athletes on improving their performance in the sport of acrobatics & tumbling.
This position will also evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies and design instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution based on sound motor learning and biomechanical principles.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of experience competing or coaching the sport of acrobatics and tumbling, artistic/acrobatic gymnastics, or competitive cheer at the club, high school, or collegiate level preferred.
Qualifications Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and interpretations.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated dedication to the full academic and social development of student-athletes.
• Proven significant skill development of student-athletes both individually and collectively.
• Full understanding of providing a quality student-athlete experience.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer.
LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.