Apr 16, 2026

Graduate Assistant (Cheer)

Job Desciption

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is looking for a Dance Team/Cheer coach to join our program. Apply now. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Assist with team travel • Handle social media responsibilities • Assist coach with practice, competition preparation and execution • Assist in organizing team meals • Help with scheduling community service • Help to organize camps and clinics • Recruiting off-campus, calling recruits, email/text recruits and setting up on-campus visits • Set up individual tutoring and learning sessions with the help of our Academic Advisor • May participate in various fundraising, marketing, promotional and alumni relations activities • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. • Prior experience as a NCA or UCA instructor (preferred not a prerequisite) • Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: • Earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education • Excellent inter-personal communication skills • Ability to work independently with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment • Strong organizational and computer knowledge • Experience with collegiate cheerleading • Prior relevant work or internship experience • Enrollment and/or acceptance in a Fairleigh Dickinson University graduate program for Fall term 2026 Compensation: Graduate tuition; housing; and stipend. Application: Please send resume and cover letter to- Crystal Simmons, Head Cheer Coach cheer@fdu.edu

Apply Now