Head Cheerleading Coach

Working Title: Head Cheerleading Coach
State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty
Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
Beginning Review Date: 05/31/2026

General Information:
James Madison University, a member of the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference, seeks a Head Cheerleading Coach to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the University's Cheerleading and Mascot programs. This position provides program-wide leadership, ensuring a safe, engaging, and competitive spirit program.

• Provide vision, leadership, oversight, and accountability for the cheerleading and mascot programs aligned with departmental and institutional values.
• Establish and enforce program standards related to conduct, sportsmanship, academic integrity, and team culture.
• Direct all cheerleading activities for football, men's and women's basketball, and designated Olympic sports.
• Ensure compliance with USA Cheer National Safety Standards and maintain required certifications.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes.