Assistant STUNT and Cheer Coach

Job Title

Assistant STUNT and Cheer Coach

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Job Summary

The Assistant STUNT and Cheer Coach supports the overall development and success of the university’s STUNT and Cheer programs by assisting with coaching, recruitment, operations, and student-athlete development. This role provides instruction in technical skills, game-day performance, and competitive routines while promoting a positive team culture grounded in leadership, accountability, and sportsmanship. The assistant coach contributes to recruiting efforts, coordinates team logistics and events, and supports daily program operations, including travel, scheduling, and equipment management. Additionally, this position emphasizes student-athlete academic success, personal growth, and compliance with university, conference, and NCAA regulations, while fostering strong relationships across campus and within the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching and Student-Athlete Development

Assists with planning and conducting practices, workouts, conditioning sessions, and skill development training for STUNT and Cheer student-athletes.

Provides instruction in game-day cheer, stunting, tumbling, pyramids, jumps, and performance routines.

Supports the physical mental, and personal development of student-athletes.

Assists with choreography, routine preparation, and competition/game-day execution.

Promotes sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and team work within the programs.

Monitor’s student-athlete progress and provides mentorship and support.

Recruiting and Retention

Assists in identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with program and university standards.

Communicates with recruits, coaches, parents, and campus partners throughout the recruiting process.

Coordinates recruiting visits, tryouts, clinics, and camps.

Supports retention initiates that promotes student athlete success and engagement.

Program Operations and Administrative Support

Assists with day-to-day operations of the STUNT and Cheer Programs.

Coordinates travel arrangements, itineraries, meals, lodging, and transportation for team travel.

Maintains inventory and organization of uniforms, equipment, and practice materials.

Assists with budget tracking, purchasing, and program documentation.

Supports scheduling for practices, competitions, appearances, and events.

Assists with compliance paperwork and required athletic department documentation.

Game Day, Competitions, and Event Management

Assists with preparation and execution of game day performances and STUNT competitions.

Coordinates team appearances for athletic events, university functions, community outreach, and promotional events.

Ensures student – athletes are prepared and present for assigned events and appearances.

Assists with crowd engagement and promotion of school spirit during athletic events.

Compliance and Student Success

Ensures compliance with university, conference, NCAA governing body, and athletic department polices and procedures.

Promotes academic achievement and monitors student-athlete academic progress.

Works collaboratively with academic support staff, athletic trainers, strength staff, and university departments.

Maintains certifications and safety standards required for collegiate cheer and stunt programs.

Community Engagement and Leadership

Represents the university and athletic department in a professional manner.

Assists with community outreach initiatives, alumni engagement, youth clinics, and fundraising efforts.

Builds positive relationships with campus departments, student alumni, and supporters.

Encourages leadership development and positive team culture within both programs.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – One year of college coaching and recruiting experience and/or experience at a highly competitive high school or club system.

Licenses/Certifications - Valid driver’s license; Valid certification in STUNT and current USA Cheer membership. Must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, public relations, interpersonal, customer service and supervisory skills; Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Ability to travel independently for competitions, recruiting activities, camps, conferences, and team events by driving/and or commercial transportation.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by practice, game, competition, and recruiting schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Three years of college coaching and recruiting experience and/or experience at a highly competitive high school or club system.

NCAA recruiting certification, CPR, First Aid, AED

Physical Requirements

Ability to demonstrate and instruct collegiate cheer & stunt skills, including stunting, tumbling, jumps, and conditioning activities.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, spot athletes, and actively participate in practices, games, competitions, and events for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift, carry, load, and move equipment, mats, signage, uniforms, and practice materials up to 50lbs. with or without assistance.

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, wind, humidity, and elevated noise levels during athletic events and practices.

Ability to safely spot and assist student-athletes during practices and performances.

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

A welcoming campus community

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System

A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared V