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Athletic Coach roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, or a directly related field. Universities, professional sports organizations, and large collegiate programs are the most active sponsors. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap-subject filing window matters.
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Job Title ATHLETIC COACH
Position Number 8300460
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Part-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name ATHLETICS
Location Code ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a part time position responsible for the coordination, supervision, evaluation, performance and day-to-day operations of the Cheer Team.
- Organize and supervise all practices, games and campus events.
- Oversee the recruitment, tryouts and medical clearance for all participants.
- Manage Cheer Team budget, including ordering uniforms and necessary supplies.
- Schedule practice time.
- Supervise and direct the Cheer Team during men’s and women’s basketball games.
- Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelors degree in related field and one to three years previous coaching experience. Must have working knowledge of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.
Qualifications
- At least one year of spirit program/cheerleading coaching is required. Training experience is also a plus.
- Collegiate level spirit program coaching experience with thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards.
- Vision and ability to build and maintain a Spirit Squad program to include allowable stunting.
- Knowledge of basic NCAA rules and regulations.
- Strong organizational skills and effective communication skills with supervisor as well as program participants.
- Experience in stunting, spotting, tumbling, cheerleading, dance, choreography and mascot training.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Knowledge of applicable safety standards and basic NCAA rules and regulations.
Computer Skills
Microsoft office
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions Lighting, Noise
Open Date 06/16/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $8,000
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $8,000
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Position Details
Job Title ATHLETIC COACH
Position Number 8300460
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Part-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name ATHLETICS
Location Code ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a part time position responsible for the coordination, supervision, evaluation, performance and day-to-day operations of the Cheer Team.
- Organize and supervise all practices, games and campus events.
- Oversee the recruitment, tryouts and medical clearance for all participants.
- Manage Cheer Team budget, including ordering uniforms and necessary supplies.
- Schedule practice time.
- Supervise and direct the Cheer Team during men’s and women’s basketball games.
- Plans team-building and morale-building activities for the team.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelors degree in related field and one to three years previous coaching experience. Must have working knowledge of NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference rules and regulations.
Qualifications
- At least one year of spirit program/cheerleading coaching is required. Training experience is also a plus.
- Collegiate level spirit program coaching experience with thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards.
- Vision and ability to build and maintain a Spirit Squad program to include allowable stunting.
- Knowledge of basic NCAA rules and regulations.
- Strong organizational skills and effective communication skills with supervisor as well as program participants.
- Experience in stunting, spotting, tumbling, cheerleading, dance, choreography and mascot training.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Knowledge of applicable safety standards and basic NCAA rules and regulations.
Computer Skills
Microsoft office
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions Lighting, Noise
Open Date 06/16/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $8,000
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $8,000
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the coaching position. A degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or sports management is stronger than physical education. Document how your coursework maps to your specific coaching duties before applying.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities, colleges, and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, meaning they can file any time of year. Athletic departments at four-year institutions are your fastest path to a petition that bypasses the annual lottery entirely.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Before accepting any offer, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure or DOL won't certify the LCA, which blocks the entire H-1B petition.
Check E-Verify enrollment before negotiating
An employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor H-1B workers. Ask your prospective athletic department or sports organization directly, or have them confirm enrollment during offer negotiations. Don't wait until after you've accepted to find out.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Athletic Coach roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces organizations that have already filed for this job title, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness before you invest time in the application process.
File premium processing if you're changing status
If you're already in the U.S. on OPT or another status and need H-1B approval before your authorization expires, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication can take months, which creates a gap risk if your current status ends first.
H-1B Visa Athletic Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Athletic Coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must demonstrate the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like kinesiology, exercise science, or sports management. Roles framed around general athletic supervision without a defined degree requirement are more likely to receive an RFE. Positions at universities or professional organizations with formal educational requirements in the job description are the strongest candidates.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Athletic Coach positions?
The most consistent sponsors are four-year colleges and universities, whose athletic departments qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Professional sports franchises, Olympic training centers, and large private sports academies also sponsor, though they fall under the cap-subject lottery. You can find employers with active Athletic Coach LCA filing history on Migrate Mate before you apply.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a coaching role?
A U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, sports science, or physical education is the foundation. Nationally recognized certifications from organizations like the National Strength and Conditioning Association can supplement your degree but don't replace the academic requirement. USCIS evaluates whether the combination of your degree field and the role's duties creates a genuine specialty occupation relationship.
How does the H-1B cap affect Athletic Coach job seekers?
If your target employer is a for-profit sports organization or private academy, your petition enters the annual cap-subject lottery with an 85,000-slot limit and a registration window each March. If you're hired by a university athletic department, you're cap-exempt and can start at any time of year. Knowing which category your employer falls into changes your entire hiring timeline.
Can an Athletic Coach on H-1B work for multiple teams or programs?
Yes, but each employer relationship requires its own approved H-1B petition. A part-time arrangement with a second program or a concurrent appointment at another institution both require separate filings before you begin work. USCIS treats unauthorized work for a second employer as a status violation, so confirm any new arrangement is petitioned and approved first.