Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

EXPIRED

Description

The University of Mount Union is seeking a graduate assistant wrestling coach for the women's wrestling program. The position is responsible for assisting the head coach and other coaches in all aspects of the NCAA Division III collegiate varsity program. Must have a clear understanding of NCAA Division III rules and philosophy, a commitment to recruiting, developing, and graduating quality student athletes. This individual will be responsible for assisting with the following coaching duties including, but not limited to, planning and facilitation of training sessions, game preparation, recruiting, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and develop all aspects of a successful wrestling program including but not limited to:

• Recruiting and retaining student athletes in accordance with NCAA, OAC and institutional rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Organizing, preparing, and executing effective training and game plan strategies.
• Assist in managing successful daily operations of the wrestling program: budgeting, scheduling, travel arrangements, and game day organization.
• Monitoring student athletes academic progress.
• Fostering a cooperative work environment and providing mutual support with all constituencies and colleagues.
• Representing the program and University of Mount Union with sportsmanship, integrity, and professionalism.
• Perform other athletic department duties as assigned by the athletic director.

Description

The University of Mount Union is seeking a graduate assistant wrestling coach for the women's wrestling program. The position is responsible for assisting the head coach and other coaches in all aspects of the NCAA Division III collegiate varsity program. Must have a clear understanding of NCAA Division III rules and philosophy, a commitment to recruiting, developing, and graduating quality student athletes. This individual will be responsible for assisting with the following coaching duties including, but not limited to, planning and facilitation of training sessions, game preparation, recruiting, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and develop all aspects of a successful wrestling program including but not limited to:

• Recruiting and retaining student athletes in accordance with NCAA, OAC and institutional rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Organizing, preparing, and executing effective training and game plan strategies.
• Assist in managing successful daily operations of the wrestling program: budgeting, scheduling, travel arrangements, and game day organization.
• Monitoring student athletes academic progress.
• Fostering a cooperative work environment and providing mutual support with all constituencies and colleagues.
• Representing the program and University of Mount Union with sportsmanship, integrity, and professionalism.
• Perform other athletic department duties as assigned by the athletic director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Coaching and/or relevant competitive experience required.
• Ability to identify and recruit student athletes.
• High motivation with a capacity for independent work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment.
• Ability to successfully impart knowledge and motivate learning in student athletes.
• Strong ethical character, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Sport specific knowledge.
• Proficient with technology applications applicable to the position.
• Certified in or ability to be certified in CPR/AED.
• Commitment to diversity.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be able to travel, maintain a valid driver's license and be able to secure and maintain certification to drive university vehicles.

Descriptive Information

Expectations: Uphold the high professional standard of conduct expected of each person on campus as outlined in the Employee Handbook and NCAA Guidelines. Build positive interpersonal relationships in and out of the athletic department by attending University functions, both social and professional; staff meetings; serving on committees; etc.

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