Spirit Squad Assistant Coach/Cheer Skills Coach

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Spirit Squad Assistant Coach/Cheer Skills Coach
Department Athletics-0850
Requisition Number S_260242
Posting Open Date 03/24/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/01/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Organize student-athlete activities beginning with the recruitment process, team travel, practice schedules, and performances. Develop squad members’ cheerleading skills. Coordinate marketing and promotion activities for events with athletic staff. Serve as the direct liaison to work with Marketing on in-game atmosphere and liaison with other athletic department offices.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and one year experience in coaching or instructing advanced skill level cheerleaders; equivalent education/experience considered.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, supervisory skills and computer skills essential.
  • Current USA Cheer Coaches’ membership.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prefer experience coaching Division I cheer
  • One year experience as a Division I or Division II cheerleader
  • Coaching or instructing cheerleading squads in UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) style.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $40,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Erynn Butzke
ebutzke@huskers.com
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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