Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

Gannon University

Erie, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Budgeting, CPR Certification, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Defibrillator, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, First Aid, Fundraising, Maintain Compliance, Philosophy, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Erie, PA

POSTED

3 days ago

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title
Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

Posting Number
AS1078P

Subdivision
Athletic Director's Office

Division
Athletics

Department
Athletics

Location
Erie, Pa

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach is a full-time, 12-month position. The position is responsible for assisting the Head Women's Wrestling Coach in all aspects of the Women's Wrestling program, ensuring adherence to NCAA compliance. Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists with recruiting student-athletes that are committed to academic and athletic excellence.
2. Has adequate training and background to properly plan, implement, train, and coach women's wrestling at the collegiate level.
3. Assists Head Coach with team training and various administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to, community service, academic support, fundraising, and recruiting.
4. Learns, understands, and complies with all NCAA and Gannon University policies and requirements.
5. Promotes a positive student-athlete experience.
6. Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
7. Assists with the design and development of strength and conditioning plans.
8. Assists with the operation and instruction of camps and clinics.
9. Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills within the program, department, and University.
10. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the position.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor's Degree; working knowledge of freestyle wrestling techniques and NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.

Experience: Freestyle wrestling experience. Women's wrestling coaching and/or competitive experience at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.

Licensure: Must have a valid driver's license in good standing and CPR/AED and First Aid certified.

Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; technical knowledge of freestyle wrestling skills and strategy combined with the ability to effectively teach and coach them; the ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes; strong administrative skills such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting; ability to work independently and to work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior collegiate competitive and/or coaching experience. Certified strength and conditioning coach.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through May.

Exempt Status
Exempt

Position Classification
Professional

Position Type
Staff

Employment Status
Full-Time

Position Length
12M

Hours per Week
varies

Work Schedule
varies

Shift
Other

About the Company

Gannon University

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