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ATHLETIC COACH SPIRIT

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

Jun 16, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	ATHLETIC COACH
Position Number	8300460
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?	No
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Part-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	ATHLETICS
Location Code	ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	This is a part time position responsible for the coordination, supervision, evaluation, performance and day-to-day operations of the Cheer Team. Organize and supervise all practices, games and campus events. Oversee the recruitment, tryouts and medical clearance for all participants. Manage Cheer Team budget, including ordering uniforms and necessary supplies. Schedule practice time. Supervise and direct the Cheer Team during men's and women's basketball games. Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelors degree in related field and one to three years previous coaching experience. Must have working knowledge of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.
Qualifications	At least one year of spirit program/cheerleading coaching is required. Training experience is also a plus. Collegiate level spirit program coaching experience with thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards. Vision and ability to build and maintain a Spirit Squad program to include allowable stunting. Knowledge of basic NCAA rules and regulations. Strong organizational skills and effective communication skills with supervisor as well as program participants. Experience in stunting, spotting, tumbling, cheerleading, dance, choreography and mascot training.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Knowledge of applicable safety standards and basic NCAA rules and regulations.
Computer Skills	Microsoft office
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands	Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	Lighting, Noise
Open Date	06/16/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$8,000
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$8,000
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35318