Position Summary:
Long Island University (LIU) seeks one (1)
dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach (Full-Time position) (9
Months: September 1 - May 31) to support the head coach in all aspects of the LIU
Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling program. This full-time assistant coach position includes
assisting with practice planning, athlete development, recruitment, and program
administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Coaching and Leadership:
- Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective coaching
strategies that develop athletes’ technical skills, sport understanding, and overall
performance.
- Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship.
Recruitment:
- Participate in scouting and recruiting efforts to identify and attract top talent.
- Build and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and prospective
student-athletes.
Team Management: - Support the daily operations of the program including practice
organization, meet preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare.
Game Management:
- Assist with meet-day operations, including setup, scouting, in-game
coaching, and post-game analysis.
- Help document scores accurately throughout the meet.
Player Development:
- Mentor and support student-athletes, focusing on their athletic and
academic progress.
- Conduct individual meetings to discuss performance, goals, and
improvement strategies.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with the strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and
academic advisors to ensure a comprehensive support system for student-athletes.
Academic Support:
- Partner with academic support services to ensure student-athletes
maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees.
Compliance:
- Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times.
- Promote a
program committed to integrity and ethical standards.
Community Engagement:
- Represent LIU and the soccer program within the campus and
local communities.
- Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and
supporters.
Budget Management:
- Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient and
responsible use of resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited College or University.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an acrobatics & tumbling athlete, and/or 1-2 years
of coaching experience.
- Strong knowledge of acrobatics & tumbling techniques, strategies, and trends.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administration.
- Commitment to adhering to NCAA and NCATA regulations and LIU's mission and values.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel including evenings and weekends.
- Valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching experience at the high school level or higher, with a
proven track record of success.
- Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I institution.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting top-level student-athletes.
- Experience with community engagement and building program visibility.
About LIU Post:
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and
scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and
resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus
is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New
York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of
Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an
AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home
to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark
Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic
program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in
employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals
regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran
or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is
contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.