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Overview: Quinnipiac University's Department of Athletics invites application for an Assistant Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling to assist in program management including, coaching, administration, recruitment and coordination of collegiate women’s acrobatics and tumbling program.

About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's "The Best 380 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.

Responsibilities: • Adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and work in compliance with all University, NCAA, MAAC Conference, ECAC Conference, Big East Conference and NCATA rules and regulations

• Instruct student-athletes during team practices as well as home and away contests

• Participate in weekly staff calls and required department staff calls (when available)

• Assist the Head Coach with daily and weekly practice planning and distribute to team and appropriate departments

• Be present for all home meets

• Travel with team to the extent available to all away competitions

• Work with Head Coach and Assistant Coach to submit NCATA SV File Submissions prior to competition

• Assist with recruiting (on and off campus as assigned), scheduling, official visit paperwork, informational sessions, team promotion, and camp development and compliance

• Assist in the future development of Acrobatics & Tumbling alumni and community relations

• Assist with team travel, scheduling, budgeting and fundraising

• Other duties, as assigned

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience may substitute for some of the above education requirements

  Qualifications:

• Sport specific skill instruction

• Effective oral and written communication

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

• Mandatory USA Gymnastics Professional Development Certification and Safe Sport Training

• Mandatory NCATA Professional Annual Training

• Ability to manage a 2-3 hour practice

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Ability to work nights and weekends

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

  Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.