Director of Spirit Squads and Community Engagement

Responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and administration of the university's spirit teams. This role includes planning and executing practices, game-day performances, recruitment, student-athlete development, travel coordination, and ensuring compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations. Fosters a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment that promotes school spirit, student engagement, and academic success. The development and alignment of the Spirit and Traditions program vision, while enforcing all university and athletics policies related to academics, eligibility, strength and conditioning, and student-athlete wellbeing. Essential Functions: Provides leadership, strategic planning, and vision for all campus spirit groups. Manages game day and competition activities in collaboration with the Director of Fan Engagement & Event Presentation, provides occasional coaching, ensures the preservation of school traditions, and enhances the fan experience across all venues. Promotes and organizes camps and clinics to coordinate the recruitment, evaluation, and selection process for spirit squad members and identifies potential areas of development. Manage scheduling and execution of all game day activities, public appearances, and community events, ensuring alignment with university branding, outreach efforts, and fan engagement goals. Coordinates equipment, uniform, and gear orders through approved vendors. Assists with budget oversight and contributes to planning and recommendations for future financial needs. Plans and manages all spirit-related travel, including football away games, bowl games, competitions, and other university events. Collaborates with OU Athletics Trainers to support the health and wellness of all spirit squad members. Develops and enforces team expectations, manuals, and codes of conduct, providing guidance and disciplinary action when necessary. Oversees and assists with the planning and execution of the OU Jr. Spirit Program and summer spirit camps. Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures. Fosters a team culture rooted in leadership, accountability, integrity, and personal development by supporting individual spirit squad members in their growth and maintaining a balanced environment that encourages academic and personal success. Performs other duties as assigned.