Head Wrestling Coach

Tracking Code19-88 Job Description

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director - Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, this position manages all phases of the Wrestling program in compliance with the philosophies and objectives of the Athletic Department. Assumes responsibility for adherence to rules and regulations governing the College and the National Junior College Athletic Conference (NJCAA).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

May include but not limited to the following:

Primary Duties

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and Maintain a Successful Wrestling Program.

• Manages and directs the wrestling program
• Coaches the wrestling team
• Manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling
• Directs all aspects, areas, and components of the Wrestling team (i.e.; defense, offense, and/or various individual positions)
• Recruits student-athletes in accordance with National Junior College Athletic Conference (NJCAA) rules and regulations through scouting, attending tournaments and home visits
• Represents the wrestling program to various institutional programs and works externally with the media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public

Manages the Program/Staff

• Manages the financial operation of the wrestling program
• Responsible for student-athlete retention and academic tracking
• Assist the Athletic Director with the marketing and promoting of the wrestling program
• In coordination with the Athletic Director, prepares a yearly budget and responsibly expends the allocated budget to ensure that the budget balances each fiscal year
• In coordination with the NIC Athletics Coordinator manages the Booster Club’s budget for the wrestling program
• Monitors NJCAAA policies and procedures applicable to the intercollegiate program
• Manages the assistant coach(es)
• Manages the daily operations of the wrestling program to include game scheduling and team travel arrangements
• Prepares game summary stories for the website at the conclusion of all relevant team activities

Other duties as Assigned

• Performs community service speaking engagements on behalf of the athletics department
• Assist the Athletics Director and the Booster Club to solicit donations and sponsorship from select donors
• Performs fundraising activities as necessary to support team expenses, including camps, solicitation mailings, team fundraisers, etc;
• Organizes and supervises at least one tournament annually to be scheduled in the Christianson Gymnasium and approved by the Athletic Director
• Aids and assists in designated Booster Club projects and department fundraisers and provides periodic updates at weekly meetings
• Works weekends and evenings and travels overnight as necessary.
• Drives vans used for team travel
• Attends coaching meetings scheduled by the Athletic Director
• Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with their supervisor, college staff, students and the community

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training. Collegiate coaching is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Current valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to recruit and coach highly talented student-athletes.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the college and NJCAA.
• Ability to hire and supervise qualified assistants and student workers.
• Ability to market and promote assigned sports program.
• A proven record in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from NIC.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational polices and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and supervision as needed.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and NIC in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to responds to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use fingers and hands to keyboard or type and handle materials. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 – 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition; extreme code and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles or bold borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Applicant is responsible for reading and following the application instructions to ensure successful application submittal.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR THIS POSITION

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they have submitted all required materials, as listed below. Following application submittal, applicant can login via the Modify Your Application link (to the right) to view application profile:

1) Completed online profile, including the following TWO uploaded documents:

UPLOADED IN STEP 5 OF PROFILE – Cover letter which addresses your qualifications for this position (please do not combine letter with resume)

UPLOADED IN STEP 5 OF PROFILE – Resume (please do not combine resume with letter)

2) Upon request, you may be asked to complete the NIC E-Application Form.
This request (if made) will come to you via e-mail.

3) Upon hire, proof of highest degree listed on application will be required.

4) You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check.

Location: NIC Campus

Opening Date: February 22, 2019

Closing Date: All materials must be received by Noon, March 15, 2019

Anticipated Starting Date: April 29, 2019

Compensation: $42,931 to $51,517 DOE per year. Excellent benefits, including retirement.

Work Schedule: Minimum 40 hours per week, year round

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Job Location Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular