Assistant Wrestling Coach
Location
UCC Campus, Roseburg, OR
Job Type
Part Time 19 or Fewer Hours per Week
Job Number
CLA-ATH-0005
Department
Part-Time Employment
Opening Date
09/02/2026
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Part-Time
Umpqua Community College is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to help develop student-athletes both on and off the mat. Working alongside the Head Coach and Athletic Department, this position plays an important role in developing wrestling skills, preparing athletes for competition, supporting academic success, and creating a culture built on discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability.
If you're passionate about wrestling and enjoy helping athletes reach their potential, we'd like to hear from you.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Recruiting:
- Be familiar with all recruiting guidelines and allowable recruiting geographical areas.
- Know the allowable expense limits for recruits.
- Ensure that all recruits are made aware of all the expenses involved in attending UCC, including the cost of living in the community.
- The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) encourages coaches to utilize ethical standards when recruiting.
Eligibility:
- Work with the appropriate institutional personnel to track academic progress for athletes and make sure you are aware of their academic progress.
Schedules and Travel:
- Work with the athletic department on scheduling all athletic events and abiding by league schedules set up by the region commissioner.
- Be aware of all travel arrangements. Transport teams to event, ensure adequate supervision and assume responsibility for the conduct of the players while on all road trips. Make sure an institutional representative accompanies the team at all times.
- Meet all scheduled obligations and work with athletic administration for any schedule or time changes.
- Responsible for reporting team scores to the NJCAA regional office after a home contest or an away contest in which the opponent is not an NJCAA member college. Always report scores to local news media.
Prepare Athletes for Competition:
- Be alert to and protect athletes from unsafe conditions related to facility and equipment.
- Be aware of general rules and regulations concerning practices - what constitutes a practice, start and end dates, and supervision.
- Be responsible for teaching physical conditioning relative to your sport.
- Be responsible for teaching and coaching the fundamentals for your sport.
- Be familiar with all NJCAA rules and regulations, including sport-specific rules. This includes season dates, travel squad size, pre-game regulations, protests, home team responsibilities, scrimmage rules, conference tournament schedule, rules, etc.
Miscellaneous Duties:
- Ensure all fundraising is compliant with the NJCAA regulations and UCC policies.
- Understand penalties for all flagrant acts committed by athletes and make athletes aware of such penalties.
- Be an accommodating and respectful host to visiting teams, coaches and officials.
- Work with athletes and four-year college personnel to enhance the transfer process.
- Help prepare, recommend, and work within your college budget.
- Responsible for all equipment and uniforms.
- Any other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Athletics or Head Coach.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of NJCAA Codes.
- Knowledge of UCC student policies and the NJCAAs drug, alcohol and tobacco use policy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in the sport as a player and/or coach.
- Fulfill all the minimum requirements for community college coaching certification.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.
VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation:
Applicants claiming veterans presence must submit one of the following:
- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
- Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
This position is not eligible for employer-provided benefits.
Employer Umpqua Community College
Address 1140 Umpqua College Rd
Roseburg, Oregon, 97470
Phone 541 440 7690
Website http://umpqua.edu