Duties Responsibilities Coaching – Teach specific techniques during practice to cheerleaders; Oversee coaching staff in development of performance strategy; Plan, organize, and implement practice schedules, training sessions, clinics, and game/event preparation; Coordinate recruitment selection and retention of cheerleaders, including organizing tryouts and evaluation procedures; Ensure adherence to compliance with institutional and governing body requirements; Schedule and coordinate facilities, travel, and logistics for practices and games, including attendance at home/away games, donor events, and campus engagements; Oversee program operations, including budget management, purchasing equipment and uniforms, and distribution of travel-related funds; and Safeguard the health and safety of cheerleaders by following established procedures for injury prevention and response by maintaining a safe practice environment. Strategic Initiatives – Support the implementation of strategic projects as prioritized by executive leadership; Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure project objectives and timelines are met; Proactively identify risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and raise concerns as appropriate; Ensure projects follow established lifecycle standards, governance expectations, and organizational change practices; Facilitate the design and execution of organizational change strategies; Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and synthesize materials that translate complex initiative information into clear, actionable insights; Coordinate cross-unit operational inputs (financial, communications, human resources) necessary for successful initiative delivery, ensuring alignment; Promotional Initiatives – Protect and honor the traditions held by the University of Illinois Increase engagement between key campus constituents – students, alumni, community members – and university pageantry Grow the brand awareness of the University through community outreach and service