Graduate Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for Graduate Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach.

The selected candidate will assist the women’s wrestling staff to operate and conduct themselves 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 successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College.

This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Head Wrestling Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s wrestling team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Recruit student athletes that fit the culture of the college and the women’s wrestling program.
• Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience.
• Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Meet recruiting and retention goals.
• Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations.
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for Graduate Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach.

The selected candidate will assist the women’s wrestling staff to operate and conduct themselves 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 successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College.

This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Head Wrestling Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s wrestling team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Recruit student athletes that fit the culture of the college and the women’s wrestling program.
• Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience.
• Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Meet recruiting and retention goals.
• Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations.
• Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes.
• Providing individual coaching and guidance to team members, focusing on skill development and game strategy.
• Maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere within the team, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Assisting with administrative tasks as assigned by the head coach.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate women’s wrestling competition experience is preferred, strong knowledge of skill development, rules, and strategies, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, and staff members, demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire athletes to achieve their full potential.

Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

A valid driver's license and clean driving record (if travel is required).

APPLICATION

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

Cy Wainwright
Head Women’s Wrestling Coach
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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