Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title

Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

Posting Number

AS1078P

Subdivision

Athletic Director's Office

Division

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title

Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

Posting Number

AS1078P

Subdivision

Athletic Director's Office

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics

Location

Erie, Pa

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach is a full-time, 12-month position. The position is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Wrestling Coach in all aspects of the Women’s Wrestling program, ensuring adherence to NCAA compliance. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists with recruiting student-athletes that are committed to academic and athletic excellence.
   
2. Has adequate training and background to properly plan, implement, train, and coach women’s wrestling at the collegiate level.
   
3. Assists Head Coach with team training and various administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to, community service, academic support, fundraising, and recruiting.
   
4. Learns, understands, and complies with all NCAA and Gannon University policies and requirements.
   
5. Promotes a positive student-athlete experience.
   
6. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
   
7. Assists with the design and development of strength and conditioning plans.
   
8. Assists with the operation and instruction of camps and clinics.
   
9. Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills within the program, department, and University.
   
10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the position.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree; working knowledge of freestyle wrestling techniques and NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Experience: Freestyle wrestling experience. Women’s wrestling coaching and/or competitive experience at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.

Licensure: Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and CPR/AED and First Aid certified.

Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; technical knowledge of freestyle wrestling skills and strategy combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them; the ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes; strong administrative skills such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting; ability to work independently and to work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior collegiate competitive and/or coaching experience. Certified strength and conditioning coach.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through May.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Professional

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Full-Time

Position Length

12M

Hours per Week

varies

Work Schedule

varies

Shift

Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I attest that I have not been suspended from coaching by another NCAA member institution.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you been prohibited from certain coaching-related activities as a result of violations while employed by another NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

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