Wrestling Head Coach

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Location:

Seward, NE

| | Job Id: 620 | | # of Openings: 0 | |

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| | | Position: Wrestling Head Coach | |

Location:

Seward, NE

| | Job Id: 620 | | # of Openings: 0 | |

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WRESTLING HEAD COACH

-ATHLETICS-

Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.

Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!

Concordia University is needing a Head Wrestling Coach who wants to be a part of this mission . The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit www.cune.edu.

Position Purpose:

Under general supervision of the assigned athletic administrator, the head coach is accountable for the administration, financial management, and development of the wrestling program and is responsible for the leadership of the program. The head coach will manage the resources provided by the University which support the essential components of the program and is actively involved in fundraising for program enhancements. This individual must abide by the rules and regulations established by Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE), the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA by performing the following duties.

This position also supports the Athletic Department with game/event management duties and may be called upon to teach activity courses relevant to his/her program.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership in the development of the program to achieve the objectives consistent with the strategic direction of the Athletic Department.
2. Adheres to the policies, procedures and processes set forth by CUNE officials.
3. Responsible for the administrative, financial and coaching requirements of the team.
4. Responsible for creating an environment which is consistent with the values of the University and Athletic Department and for fostering student-athlete development.
5. Responsible for recruiting student-athletes for the wrestling program, in accordance with CUNE, GPAC, and NAIA regulations, guidelines, and standards.
6. Responsible for recruiting student athletes who adhere to a Champions of Character athletic program which strives for academic achievement, competitive greatness and spiritual development.
7. Accountable for the program's annual operating budget as approved by Cabinet.
8. In consultation with the Marketing Department, the Head Coach is responsible for promoting his/her program
9. Responsible for the promotion of the program through interaction and communication with internal and external groups.
10. Responsible for development and implementation of an annual retention plan.
11. Responsible for supporting the Athletic Department with game and event management duties.
12. May be responsible for teaching activity courses relevant to his/her program as assigned by the HHP Department Chair in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
13. Supervise, lead, mentor and evaluate staff for the wrestling program. Establish performance goals, provide feedback, foster professional development and hold staff accountable for accurate and timely performance of job duties.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education-

• Bachelor's degree in sports related field preferred.

Experience-

• 3-5 years of experience directly related to the essential functions.
• 2-5 years of experience as an assistant coach in Higher Ed or high school coach preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide winning results.

Certifications-

• Valid driver's license.

Specialized Knowledge-

• Knowledge of CUNE, GPAC, and NAIA rules in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilize other software applications as necessary; experience in SCT Banner software preferred.

Proficiencies-

• Proficiency in sport.
• Proficient in the use of technology, software applications including Blackboard, Banner, and related applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing necessary for coaching and program administration.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks on sometimes short deadlines.

Special Position Requirements:

1. Ability to lead and guide NAIA student-athletes in area of specialty.
2. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
3. Able to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus.
4. Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
5. Responsible for creating an environment that is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students. This environment is one that is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
6. Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
7. Able to lead a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
8. Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.
9. Values and beliefs aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
10. Ability to travel, including overnight and weekend events.
11. Ability to maintain driver's certification for University provided vehicles and University-related travel. Ability to drive large passenger vans.
12. Considerable physical activity.
13. Evening/weekend practice and events.
14. Must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle.
15. Should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel.
16. Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email.
17. Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.

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