The Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach is responsible for all aspects of the WVSU Acrobatics & Tumbling program. Responsibilities include recruiting student athletes to meet specific roster and recruiting goals as well as planning and implementing the training and performance of student athletes.
Primary Responsibilities
• Recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes to meet specified roster goals. • Organizing, preparing, and executing effective training and performance strategies • Fielding teams that excel on the field, competing for Mountain East Conference Championships and NCAA post-season success. • Monitoring and supporting student-athletes’ academic and personal growth and development • Managing the program within the identified operating budget • Fundraising additional funds to support program operational needs • Supervising assistant coaches and other support staff • Communicate with and provide appropriate requested information to Sports Information, Athletic Training, and Compliance • Maintain effective, professional working relationships with other WVSU offices and personnel • Ensuring Alumni engagement and community service
• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred o Extensive work experience may be substituted for academic degrees. • Minimum of 3 years’ coaching experience, preferably at the college level. • Head coach experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred • Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and athletic excellence • Experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations • High level of ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products • Successful candidate must complete and pass a background and DMV check
West Virginia State University:
Founded in 1891, West Virginia State University (WVSU) is a public-land grant institution, which
was originally founded as a historically black university, but which has evolved into a fully
accessible, diverse, and multi-generational institution serving approximately 2,600 students.
WVSU offers 23 undergraduate and 6 graduate degrees, along with one doctoral degree. WVSU
competes in athletics at the NCAA Division II level in 7 men’s sports and 8 women’s sports. WVSU is
located in Institute, WV, a suburb of Charleston, the largest city and the capital of West
Virginia. With more than 200,000 people living in the metropolitan area, it is an active, exciting
and engaging community, boasting cultural and historical events, music, festivals and
entertainment.
West Virginia State University conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates
upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory
completion of a background check.
West Virginia State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access,
equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in employmen...t and in its services, programs, and
activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.
Individuals who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process should contact the Disability and Accessibility Resources unit
at 304-766-3083 or ada@wvstateu.edu
