Assistant Wrestling Coach - Athletics

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Wrestling Coach - Athletics

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Wrestling Coach - Athletics

Job Description

Ashland University is an

NCAA

Division II institution that competes in the

GMAC

. Ashland University offers a comprehensive 22-sport athletic program. The university is located off of Interstate 71 in Ashland, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Columbus.

Candidates must be able to teach proper technique and skill development in wrestling. Candidates should have a complete and thorough understanding of the sport and be able to instruct student-athletes in small group and one-on-one settings.

Applicants should have a familiarity with various mental approaches in wrestling and be able to instruct student-athletes in this area.

Applicants should be well versed and able to instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts and team building exercises, team development techniques and safety.

The assistant wrestling coach will assist the head coach in reviewing performances of wrestlers and in scouting and preparing for opponents.

A thorough understanding of

NCAA

and

GMAC

rules and regulations is required. The assistant coach must adhere to these rules and help ensure that the program is in compliance with all rules, regulations and guidelines. The ability to articulate these to student-athletes is also required.

An understanding of Ashland University’s mission and goals is required. Applicants must have the ability to explain these to student-athletes.

This position will help supervise practices and be on the bench for wrestling matches. The assistant coach will be heavily involved in home game-day setup, teardown and in facility preparation.

The assistant wrestling coach will assist in plans for travel.

This position requires the ability to recruit potential student-athletes. The assistant wrestling coach will be required to recruit off campus and be involved in on-campus visits. The position will assist the head coach in developing the overall recruiting plan.

The assistant wrestling coach will assist the head coach in monitoring academic progress of all student-athletes on the team and working with various constituencies across campus to ensure that student-athletes receive the proper academic counseling and assistance.

This position reports to the head wrestling coach and the athletic director. This position could include other duties including event management and representing the athletic department at various functions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required

Candidates should have previous experience coaching wrestling on the college level

Candidates must have the ability to successfully impart knowledge on all areas of wrestling

Ability to identify and recruit student-athletes is required

Position requires well-developed communication skills, as well as strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to work weekends and evenings is required. This position requires extensive travel, both in recruiting and to competitions

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

06/03/2024

Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

40+

Shift Required?

Varied

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S782P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | 06/03/2024 | | Job Open Date | 05/06/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/5949 |

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References Optional Documents