Head Women's Wrestling Coach

Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is a full-time, 12-month, benefited union staff position under the supervision
of the Director of Athletics. The employee serves as the Head Coach of the women’s
wrestling team and supports the Athletic Department’s operation in a role assigned at the

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Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is a full-time, 12-month, benefited union staff position under the supervision
of the Director of Athletics. The employee serves as the Head Coach of the women’s
wrestling team and supports the Athletic Department’s operation in a role assigned at the
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time of hire. The employee runs his or her athletic program in accordance with Maine
Maritime Academy, North Atlantic Conference, and NCAA rules, regulations and policies.
The employee must be committed to promoting academic and athletic achievement in a
way that is fully integrated with the mission and vision of Maine Maritime Academy and the
COACHING DUTIES
NCAA Division III philosophy.

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Serve as the coach of the women’s varsity wrestling program responsible for organizing and
directing all aspects of a successful and competitive NCAA Division III Program
Recruit and retain roster of student-athletes
Provide high-quality teaching in a humane learning environment
Monitor and promote the academic and personal growth of student-athletes
Develop and manage program’s budget
Operate program in a manner consistent with NCAA bylaws
Develop and maintains alumni support for the program
Supervise assistant coach(es)
DEPARTMENT SUPPORT DUTIES

All head coaches are assigned a duty supporting the Department’s operations. Department support
duties for the Head Coaches may differ. The duty assigned to the employee is determined at the
time of hire but can be reassigned by mutual agreement. The following duties are generic by
necessity and do not encompass all potential assignments. Duty assignments may change as needed
by the Academy to align the skills or desires of a coach with an aspect of the Department’s
operations.
ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATOR

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Process purchasing requisitions/orders and complete all necessary documentation for all
Athletics purchases
Coordinates department’s scheduling of contests and associated agreements
Prepare and process timely payment of officials
Maintain accurate rosters in campus student database
Assist with event staffing/contest management
Serves on steering committee for Student-Athlete leadership development programming

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ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Serves as one of several gameday administrators.

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Assists with promotion of athletic teams in a manner that is consistent with institutional
communications and branding strategy, using thoughtful and effective outreach to elevate
the Academy’s profile and stature.
Assists with management of the official athletic website, athletic social media platforms, and
web streaming portal.
Supervises student staff responsible for the compilation of statistical information and web-
streaming for home contests for assigned sports.
Assists with ensuring that accurate information is available to the public in a timely manner.

ATHLETIC CONTEST COORDINATOR

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Coordinate greeting and accommodations for visiting teams and game officials for each
contest’s game administrator; serves as one of several gameday administrators.
Provides supervision of the Equipment Operations Coordinator’s student staff for gameday.
Hire, train and supervise essential gameday staff including but not limited to ballrunners /
retrievers, game clock and shot clock operators.
Prepare facilities for scheduled athletic contests and ensure proper clean-up and take-down
as necessary after events.

AQUATICS COORDINATOR

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Establishes procedures for and supervises, part-time and student employees assigned to
work and operate programs occurring within Bok Pool.
Serve as a certified Pool Operator and ensure compliance with Section 10-144 of Code of
Maine Regulations, Chapter 202: State of Maine Rules Relating to Public Pools and Spas.
Develop and maintain operations manual for Bok Pool.
Schedule use of Bok Pool for internal and external constituencies according to institutional
and departmental guidelines.
Hire and supervise certified student and part-time lifeguards; train student and lifeguard
part-time lifeguards on operations.
EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

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Monitor and maintain inventory of athletic department’s equipment and apparel.
Provide oversight for the daily laundering of apparel.
Provide supervision to student staff assisting with tasks within the office and equipment
room.
Provide oversight for set up and break down game fields, courts and other venues for
intercollegiate competition and practice, including but not limited to safety netting, flags,
field markers, nets/goals, scoreboards, game and shot clocks and the necessary repair
thereof.
Ensure fields and courts are lined / marked as needed for competition and practice.

INTRAMURALS COORDINATOR

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Serves as the coordinator for intramural sports
Develops policies and procedure to ensure safety of participants
Provides oversight of budgeting and purchasing for intramural sports
Develops programs responsive to student needs
Supervises student staff operating intramural programs
Develops intramural scheduling with student staff

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

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In conjunction with certified athletic training staff, develops and implement policies
affecting the strength and conditioning program.
Provides student-athletes with assistance to ensure proper techniques and designs training
strategies for both injury avoidance and improved performance.
Monitors the athletic strength and fitness facilities during peak hours for technical
instruction and user safety.
Coordinates sports specific programs that intensify the physical strength, speed and
cardiovascular conditioning of the student-athlete. Instructs, educates and supervises all
student athletes regarding proper weight training techniques.
Works with Athletic Facilities Coordinator to assist with the general operation and
maintenance of the Athletics' weight room, along with enforcing safety procedures.

STUDENT ATHLETE SUCCESS COORDINATOR

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Assists Compliance Coordinator with the evaluation and certification of student-athletes’
NCAA initial, continuing and transfer eligibility
Monitors the academic progress and counsels student-athletes on academic matters
Recommends and facilitates tutoring for students
Collects and analyzes retention data by sport and academic program
Consults with coaches on student athlete progress, providing data and suggesting strategies
for academic interventions
Serves as departmental liaison to Director of Disability Services, Academic Affairs and
Career Services
Serves on steering committee for Student-Athlete leadership development programming

SKILLS
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Excellent organization skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and to handle competing multiple projects
Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
Public speaking experience
Strong customer service skills

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Ability to work in a student-oriented training environment
Ability to work, inspire, motivate and support adolescents and young adults
Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Adept at learning and using a variety of software programs

REQUIREMENTS

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Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required
College-level playing experience in relevant sport preferred
AED/CPR/First Aid
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Computer proficiency/knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal/professional communication skills required
Ability to work irregular/extended hours/weeks, including night and weekend duties as
required
Valid driver’s license is required

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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Tobacco-free campus
Background check required

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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Contacts include Alumni, Parents, Students and various external and internal constituencies
Travel, long hours, evenings and several weekends as necessary
Occasionally lift, push and move up to 30 pounds
Exposure to the elements during regularly scheduled outdoor activities
Requires occasional lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching
The duties require moderate to active physical activity.
Required to manipulate keyboard and use of computer monitor.

Maine Maritime Academy Position Factor Evaluation

Job Title:

Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

Job Code:

Wage Grade: 20*

Total Points:

474

Factor

Degree

Points

1

2

3

4

5

6

Knowledge and Skill

Effort

I. Mental and Visual

Effort

II. Physical Effort

Responsibility for Cost
Control

Responsibility for Others

I. Injury to Others
II. Supervisory

Responsibility

III. Sensitive Information and

Records

Working Conditions

Responsibility for External and
Internal Relations

6

5
4

3

5

2

1

3

6

216

40
40

24

40

16

8

30

48

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