Head Coach of Men's Wrestling

  Private University
  Northeast Region
  Sports Services
  Posted/Updated: 03/23/20

Job Summary



Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, organize and conduct and direct an appropriate schedule of team practice and competition activities that complies with all appropriate policies, goals and objectives
  • Establish annual recruiting goals and plans to enroll a diverse group of qualified student-athletes with the ability to participate at the Division III varsity level
  • Annually review rule changes from the NCAA and MAC conference as pertains to the wrestling program
  • Supervise and evaluate all assistant coaches within the program, recommending to the director of athletics the hiring and retention of all personnel associate with the program
  • Ensure and communicate expectations for student-athletes' academic, conduct and other performance and engagement issues, collaborating appropriately with university personnel
  • Coordinate team travel, itineraries, housing and meals in a timely fashion in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines
  • Coordinate facility use and scheduling in cooperation with department personnel
  • Administer and oversee the program budget and purchasing activities in a responsible manner consistent with all department and university policies and guidelines for financial transactions
  • Collaborate with athletic training personnel regarding medical clearances, injury prevention, rehabilitation and playing status of student-athletes
  • Collaborate with equipment room staff regarding the distribution, collection, and ordering of athletic equipment and supplies
  • Promote and manage the development and coordination of university and community engagement and service activities that promote positive interaction between student-athletes and non-student athletes and community members
  • Promote and cultivate alumni programs and outreach in conjunction with Institutional Advancement
  • Serve as needed on department, division and university committees
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

The above job responsibilities are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Working Conditions and Frequently Used Tools:

  • Non-traditional hours
  • Travel and driving for competition and recruiting
  • Additional obligations assisting with university events (including but not limited to: admission and recruitment events; student welcome and orientation; alumni/advancement)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated commitment to philosophy of Division III athletics program
  • Evidence of commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes
  • Demonstrated experience and familiarity with recruitment of qualified students
  • Strong managerial, administrative, organizational, and computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated collegiality with colleagues within and beyond athletics
  • Working knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations and related compliance issues. Must pass annual NCAA rules test
  • Demonstration of leadership, sportsmanship and conduct becoming the coaching profession

Required Education, Experience, and License:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Prior successful experience coaching
  • CPR-First Aid/AED Certification
  • Valid driver's license required

 



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