Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach
EXPIRED
Posted Jul 12, 2024
Expired Aug 20, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S000834
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S000834
Apply NowPosition Title
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach
Department
Athletics
Division
Student Affairs and Athletics
Supervisor Title
Director of Athletics
Status
Full Time Regular
Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach is to help establish, recruit for, organize, and run highly competitive men’s and women’s wrestling programs, recognized nationally both athletically and academically, consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of Division
III
, which generates College and community enthusiasm and support.
Description of Key Responsibilities
Note that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed. Functions are categorized as essential and marginal so that consideration can be given to accommodating a person with a disability by reassigning one or more marginal functions if it is practical for said function(s) to be performed by other employees(s).
Assist the head coaches develop, recruit, and administer highly competitive men’s and women’s wrestling programs, consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of Division
III
, which generates College and community enthusiasm and support. Assist with administrative and coaching activities within the program.
Assist with the coordination of the recruiting efforts of the men’s and women’s wrestling programs with those of the admission office; maintain a competitive program (initially club and eventually varsity) through recruiting efforts and strategies. Develop a successful team recruiting strategy; visit high schools to meet with recruits; call, e-mail, text, and write prospects and coaches; record recruiting action. Maintain active communication with the admission staff through phone, in-person and electronic means.
Supervise the graduate assistant coaches for the men’s and women’s wrestling programs. Assign the recruiting duties and territories for each GA with appropriate follow-up meetings on a regular basis. Set recruiting target numbers for each GA in collaboration with the head men’s and women’s wrestling coaches.
Assist with the development and retention program for the men’s and women’s wrestling programs in conjunction with the dean of admission and financial aid, the dean of students and director of student success. Help develop individual and team academic and community strengths.
Actively encourage leadership and scholarship among student-athletes. Help monitor the academic progress of all the athletes on the teams, in connection with the director of student success, assistant athletic director, and the senior director of athletics. Adhere to all compliance and eligibility rules and regulations. Participate in the department’s leadership and scholarship programs when available.
Other related duties as appropriately assigned.
OTHER
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity, and inclusion.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities described below or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Knowledge of coaching and teaching theories. Advanced knowledge of coaching and teaching of specific wrestling skills and techniques.
Knowledge of institutional,
CCIW
,
NCAA
and compliance rules and policies.
Ability to attend all athletic practices and events. Travel is required.
Ability to relate well to, serve as a role model for and advise a wide variety of students.
Skill in communicating with college student-athletes, their parents, coaching professionals and community members. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with professional standards, including direction of and participation in the development of high-quality publications which reflect positively on North Central College.
Ability to effectively recruit qualified student-athletes. Ability to effectively counsel and advise prospective first-year and transfer students and their parents regarding numerous aspects of the College. Ability to exercise the proper balance of persistence and patience as individually appropriate to each contact.
Ability to organize a community activity, which positively reflects on North Central College.
Strong commitment to a college environment. Extensive knowledge of the organization and operation of the College, both administratively and academically, especially regarding admission-related activities. Ability to quickly grasp knowledge of the College organization and operation, including community resources.
Ability to deal with several tasks and work with a large number of individuals concurrently, generally without direct supervision. This requires a person who is well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize tasks.
Ability to supervise support and student staff, writing job descriptions, setting expectations, evaluating, and directing day-to-day work.
Ability to work as an effective member of a team. Ability to manage events on a cooperative and high-quality way. Commitment to an environment that nurtures cooperation and diversity.
Knowledge of risk management and safety as it relates to wrestling.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The assistant men’s and women’s wrestling coaches will assist the head coaches and be able to independently organize plans for training, competition, recruiting, events, travel, personnel, and budget for maximum efficiency of the program.
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Successful record of coaching, competing, and/or recruiting at the collegiate level is preferred. Knowledge of
NCAA
rules and compliance is preferred.
Licenses or Certifications
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Is This a Temporary Position?
No
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
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North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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