Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach

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Location:

Forest City, IA

| | | Position: Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach | |

Location:

Forest City, IA Apply Now

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Waldorf University is seeking passionate and qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach. Assistant coaches at Waldorf recruit excellent student-athletes that represent and reflect Waldorf in a positive manner, operate within a disciplined program that strives for excellence, to instruct so that each performer and team reaches their potential, to develop physical fitness in each athlete, to develop positive character traits in every player, instill sportsmanship in all involved and challenge student-athletes to succeed academically and graduate.

Successful fulfillment of wrestling coaching responsibilities includes, but is not limited to strong organizational, communication and leadership skills; proven ability to recruit quality Wrestling student-athletes, instruction of wrestling techniques, fundamentals, coaching skills and psychological skills training; mentoring, equipment control, retention of student-athletes, a commitment to ensuring strong atmosphere of the student-athletes’ academic progress including monitoring student-athletes’ progress toward a degree; community involvement; attend all staff meetings, and any other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics. This position will also include a collateral within department or other area of the University to be determined.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible and primarily 10-month (August through May annually) position with limited time commitments during June and July to complete any ongoing recruitment activities, attendance or representation at orientation day and Athletic department fundraising event(s), as well as monitoring responding to email or messages as needed. Ideal candidates will have collegiate coaching experience at the NAIA level, proven ability to recruit quality student athletes, and a commitment to the development of individuals and the team both on and off the mat.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to absolute integrity, values, high sense of ethics and morals and expectations of Waldorf University is critical and required; and absolute compliance with all NAIA, NWCA, Conference and institutional rules and regulations at all times.
• Able to work as a team member and be self-directed and be willing to serve as good will ambassador for Waldorf University Athletics.
• Must possess experience working with diverse students and staff and the ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to maximum performance level in athletics and academic achievements.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate NAIA level
• Demonstrated recruiting skills and
• Ability to create an engaging and positive athlete development experience
• Skilled in all forms of communication including proficiencies and interest/skill set in social media activities
• Strong organizational skills
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record

Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt and benefit eligible position. Waldorf University offers a comprehensive benefit package including: health, life, LTD, 401K match and tuition benefits for employees and their families, in addition to options in dental, vision, supplemental and voluntary life insurances and FLEX spending plan.

Application: For consideration, qualified candidates are asked to apply through the link below, upload their application materials including a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, a resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Please no phone call or email applications. Final candidate will be subject to a background investigation.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

More information about Waldorf, visit: https://www.waldorf.edu/about https://www.waldorfwarriors.com/sport...

Check out the Forest City aerial video created and produced by Waldorf’s very own, Dr. Kevin Mason, for his “Notes on Iowa” project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRDnP...

Located in North Central rural Iowa, Waldorf University has a residential enrollment of about 600 residential students. The University is focused on a mission of leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well-rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.

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