Greenville University is seeking a passionate and driven Graduate Assistant - Cheer and Dance Coach to support all aspects of our Cheer and Dance programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop coaching skills while earning a graduate degree, with tuition & stipend provided.

The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and leadership to the program, helping student-athletes develop their skills while fostering a Christ-centered team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching & Training: Assist in planning and leading practices, game-day performances, and competition routines.
• Recruitment & Retention: Help identify and engage prospective student-athletes through emails, phone calls, letters, and social media.
• Academic & Spiritual Mentorship: Support student-athletes’ academic progress and lead team Bible studies or faith-based mentorship initiatives.
• Administrative Support: Manage team operations, maintain databases, and assist in fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.
• Game Day & Event Management: Assist with athletic events, performances, and university-related activities as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a Greenville University graduate program.
• Cheer and/or dance experience at the collegiate, all-star/studio, or high school level.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to Greenville University’s Christian mission and values.

Preferred:

• Previous coaching experience.
• Cheer and/or Dance technique, training, and choreography experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Greenville University's Mission: 

Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution. 

GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY: The university is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church yet draws students from 40+ denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu. 

Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, family responsibilities, or  national or ethnic origin, in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).