Assistant Wrestling Coach

Main Campus - Las Vegas NM - Las Vegas , NM 87701

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Overview

Salary Range

$35,000.00 - $35,000.00

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Main Campus - Las Vegas NM - Las Vegas , NM 87701

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Overview

Salary Range

$35,000.00 - $35,000.00

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage

None

Category

Staff

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Description

SUMMARY:

This incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the oversight of the wrestling program in areas to include, but not limited to; academics, operations, travel, recruiting, and operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develop performance standards for student-athletes to maximize their potential and

 achieve high levels of competition;

• Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance

 regarding athletic progress;

• Develop high expectations for student-athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as

 on the playing venue;

• Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events;

• Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards;

• Assist with game management for home events when not competing;

• Assist with developing and supervising community service events;

• Supervise student-athletes during road trips;

• Provide positive participation with events that will benefit the athletic experience for the

 student-athletes;

• Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual

 programs and for the athletic department in general;

• Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and

 regulations;

• Organize, prepare, and conduct team practices, training and competition;

• Recruit potential student athletes;

• Provide academic monitoring and support for student athletes in the program

• Provide support to the Head Wrestling Coach as required;

• Maintain regular attendance;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Collegiate playing or coaching experience, preferably in the RMAC.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:   

• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules;

• Ability to lead and motivate student athletes;

• Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements;

• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty;

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills;

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;

• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules;

• Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling;

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;

• Ability to organize and coordinate;

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• Standing…………………………………Frequently
• Walking…………………………………..Frequently
• Bending…………………………………..Frequently
• Squatting…………………………………Frequently
• Climbing …………………………………Frequently
• Kneeling ………………………………….Frequently
• Lifting up to 50 pounds……………Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Work normally performed in an indoor setting

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