Women's Head Wrestling Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Newberry College (NCAA D2) seeks qualified applicants for Women’s Wrestling Head Coach. The selected candidate will help ensure the program operates and conducts itself within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The college has a dedicated wrestling room facility along with a state-of-the-art athletic training and strength and conditioning facility.  This fall, the Wolves’ field hockey team advanced to the national championship game while the football team advanced to the national semifinals.

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics.  The successful candidate shall provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the women’s wrestling program.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Foster an atmosphere promoting academic success and personal development.
• Meet recruiting and retention goals.
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.
• Plan a competitive schedule.
• Conduct practices in a safe environment.
• Effectively manage the budget.
• Fundraise for additional program needs.
• Implement an effective community service plan.
• Promote the women’s wrestling program in the community.

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Newberry College (NCAA D2) seeks qualified applicants for Women’s Wrestling Head Coach. The selected candidate will help ensure the program operates and conducts itself within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The college has a dedicated wrestling room facility along with a state-of-the-art athletic training and strength and conditioning facility.  This fall, the Wolves’ field hockey team advanced to the national championship game while the football team advanced to the national semifinals.

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics.  The successful candidate shall provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the women’s wrestling program.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Foster an atmosphere promoting academic success and personal development.
• Meet recruiting and retention goals.
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.
• Plan a competitive schedule.
• Conduct practices in a safe environment.
• Effectively manage the budget.
• Fundraise for additional program needs.
• Implement an effective community service plan.
• Promote the women’s wrestling program in the community.
• Order equipment to serve the needs of the program.
• Maintain accuracy inventory of uniforms and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and previous wrestling coaching experience is preferred.  Upon employment, candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

APPLICATION

To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Sean Johnson
Director of Athletics
Human.resources@newberry.edu

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies.

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