Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jul 29, 2025
Expired Date: Sep 03, 2025QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$60,000-$65,000/yr -
Years of Experience
3+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
The Smartest First Step
Pre-interview prep in one click. The dossier gives you the edge—fast.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
Division
Office of the President
Department
Athletics Department
Work Status
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
Division
Office of the President
Department
Athletics Department
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Exempt
Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000 / year
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is a full-time, twelve-month position and supervises a full-time Assistant Coaches at Morgan State University (NCAA Division I Institution). The position is responsible for overseeing all phases of the competitive Acrobatics & Tumbling team. The Acrobatics & Tumbling team competes in the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association and adheres to NCAA compliance as an NCAA emerging sport. The head coach must be able to support and promote the University’s mission.
Job Duties
Management
- Provide positive guidance, specific skill instruction and concepts to the Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athletes.
- Monitor the academic progress of the Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athletes and ensure the necessary support is provided as needed.
- Lead planning meetings to strategize and coordinate practices and competition activities.
- Promote and monitor the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athletes.
- Manage all aspects of the Acrobatics & Tumbling team budget to include coordinating team travel, meals after home competitions, apparel and footwear purchases, timely reconciliations, etc.
Recruiting
- Recruit quality student-athletes to maintain preferred squad size by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in-person and/or by video, and on-campus visits within MSU, NCAA and NCATA rules.
- Maintain a database of prospective-student-athletes including high school, junior college and transfers.
- Respond to all inquiries received within a reasonable timeframe, preferably 24 hours.
- Build and maintain recruiting schedules within NCAA rules.
- Manage official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes, including all associated documentation.
Community
- Create and cultivate professional relationships within the community to build sponsorship and other fundraising opportunities.
- Build and foster relationships with local, regional and national high schools.
- Coordinate community service activities with MSU student-athlete development staff and MSU SAAC.
Other Duties
- Plan and coordinate campus-based summer camps and clinics within NCAA guidelines.
- Participate in professional development opportunities that will translate to growth of the Acrobatics & Tumbling program.
- Ensure compliance and sound judgment with the University’s Title IX and other MSU policies and procedures.
- Manage Morgan State University and personal student-athlete information confidentially and ethically.
- Coordinate meet day management as necessary.
- Must be able to travel on an as needed basis.
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings (ex. rules education, academic success, head coaches, sport administrator, etc.) as requested.
- Perform other duties, including administrative, as assigned by the Head Coach, Sports Administrator and/or the Vice President/Director of Athletics or designee.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited
college or university.
Experience:
- Experience managing and leading a High School or College Level Competitive Cheer, Gymnastics and/or Acrobatics Program or Team is required.
- CPR/First Aid Certification and a valid driver’s license is also required.
- The successful candidate must be able to receive Mental Health First Aid certification within one calendar year of the hire date and maintain certification thereafter.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Preferences
- Candidates with a Masters Degree may be given preference.
- Three (3) years or more of collegiate competitive acrobatics and tumbling, gymnastics or cheer
coaching experience at the Division I level is preferred. - Budget, Planning, and Computer Skills are also a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Candidates should be able to provide instruction/feedback to student-athletes while standing or squatting.
- Candidates should be able to lift, pull and push mats and other equipment used for Acrobatics & Tumbling.
- Must be able to climb stairs, bend, squat and other movements associated with coaching an Acrobatics & Tumbling program.
- Candidates must be able to use a computer, laptop, telephone, mats, props, etc.
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | ST01487 |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Job Open Date | 07/28/2025 |
| Application Review Date | |
| Job Close Date | 08/11/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
- Please enter two professional references in the References Page of the application.
- For Best consideration: Please apply by August 8, 2025.
|
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
* Do you have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
* What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
* How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
* Do you have a valid U.S. driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
* Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience managing and leading a high school or college-level competitive Cheer, Gymnastics and/or Acrobatics Program or Team?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents 1. Transcripts (unofficial ) 2. Certification
Apply Now