Head Coach of Men's Wrestling
Private University
Northeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 03/23/20
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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