Head Men’s Wrestling Coach

EXPIRED

The University of Jamestown seeks a head coach for the men’s wrestling team. The Jimmies currently compete in the NAIA as part of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Starting in 2025-26, we will be part of NCAA Division II competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Duties include:

• Wrestler Development – provide coaching skills to individuals and team. Focus on improving skills, abilities, and performance.
• Recruitment – recruit high quality students and athletes that align with the university’s mission and values.
• Team Management – strategize team operations, practices, game planning, travel, scheduling, etc.
• Game Strategy – adapting to opponents and situations. Make critical decisions during competition. Maximize the team’s chances of success.
• Supervision – all assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches will be under the supervision of the head coach.
• Leadership – excellent work ethic and motivational skills. Assists in the athletic department, supports the Jimmie family, and takes part in Jimmie athletic successes.
• Community Engagement – engage in fundraising, alumni relations, and promote the men’s wrestling program.
• Communication – prominent level written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Fundraising – collaborate with the athletic department to raise money for the program.
• Compliance – understand and abide by the rules and regulations of the NAIA and NCAA.
• Academics – monitor and facilitate academic progress of student-athletes.
• Sportsmanship – maintain sportsmanship in relations with staff, players, officials, opponents, and spectators.
• Administrative duties – work within the rules set forth by athletic administration, operational procedures, student handbooks, and facility handbooks.

The University of Jamestown seeks a head coach for the men’s wrestling team. The Jimmies currently compete in the NAIA as part of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Starting in 2025-26, we will be part of NCAA Division II competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Duties include:

• Wrestler Development – provide coaching skills to individuals and team. Focus on improving skills, abilities, and performance.
• Recruitment – recruit high quality students and athletes that align with the university’s mission and values.
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• Team Management – strategize team operations, practices, game planning, travel, scheduling, etc.
• Game Strategy – adapting to opponents and situations. Make critical decisions during competition. Maximize the team’s chances of success.
• Supervision – all assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches will be under the supervision of the head coach.
• Leadership – excellent work ethic and motivational skills. Assists in the athletic department, supports the Jimmie family, and takes part in Jimmie athletic successes.
• Community Engagement – engage in fundraising, alumni relations, and promote the men’s wrestling program.
• Communication – prominent level written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Fundraising – collaborate with the athletic department to raise money for the program.
• Compliance – understand and abide by the rules and regulations of the NAIA and NCAA.
• Academics – monitor and facilitate academic progress of student-athletes.
• Sportsmanship – maintain sportsmanship in relations with staff, players, officials, opponents, and spectators.
• Administrative duties – work within the rules set forth by athletic administration, operational procedures, student handbooks, and facility handbooks.
• Student-athlete well-being – work closely with the athletic training staff and team physician regarding the well-being of student-athletes.
• Supports University of Jamestown Mission – our mission at the University of Jamestown is to create wholeness in students. We are a student-centered university dedicated to the development of wholeness in all members of our community.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Coaching experience.
• Experience recruiting student-athletes.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrate Successful leadership experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree
• 5+ years of collegiate coaching experience
• Experience as a head coach

To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references to Austin Hieb, Athletic Director,austin.hieb@uj.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until application is filled. The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer.