Assistant Wrestling Coach

EXPIRED

Position Information

Description & Details:

Under the direction of the head coach, the assistant coach will assist the head coach with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of a nationally competitive wrestling program with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching student-athletes, scouting and recruiting, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, competition management, camp coordination, compliance, scouting of opponents, and coordinating travel.

Advertised Salary:

Position Information

Description & Details:

Under the direction of the head coach, the assistant coach will assist the head coach with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of a nationally competitive wrestling program with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to coaching student-athletes, scouting and recruiting, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, competition management, camp coordination, compliance, scouting of opponents, and coordinating travel.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong background in skill analysis and wrestling techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully train athletes’ individual skill development and motivate players to achieve maximum levels of performance.
• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student-athletes, parents, colleagues and the public.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills.
• Demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of successful experience coaching or competing at a senior level with knowledge in both Greco & Freestyle.
• Experience in conducting camps, clinics and tournaments.
• Evidence of recruiting experience along with connections to a strong wrestling community.
• Specialized knowledge and use of technology and video to enhance player development and team performance.
• Diverse regional background and relationships.

Applicant Materials Required:

Formal letter of application (cover letter)

Resume

Names and telephone numbers of three professional references in a separate document attached as “Other Document 1”.

Screening will begin 6/4/24

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university.We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.