North Central is searching for a full-time Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach. Apply Here.
The primary purpose of the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach is to help establish, recruit for, organize, and run highly competitive men’s and women’s wrestling programs, recognized nationally both athletically and academically, consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of Division III, which generates College and community enthusiasm and support.
Description of Key Responsibilities
Note that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed. Functions are categorized as essential and marginal so that consideration can be given to accommodating a person with a disability by reassigning one or more marginal functions if it is practical for said function(s) to be performed by other employees(s).
- Assist the head coaches develop, recruit, and administer highly competitive men’s and women’s wrestling programs, consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of Division III, which generates College and community enthusiasm and support. Assist with administrative and coaching activities within the program.
- Assist with the coordination of the recruiting efforts of the men’s and women’s wrestling programs with those of the admission office; maintain a competitive program (initially club and eventually varsity) through recruiting efforts and strategies. Develop a successful team recruiting strategy; visit high schools to meet with recruits; call, e-mail, text, and write prospects and coaches; record recruiting action. Maintain active communication with the admission staff through phone, in-person and electronic means.
- Supervise the graduate assistant coaches for the men’s and women’s wrestling programs. Assign the recruiting duties and territories for each GA with appropriate follow-up meetings on a regular basis. Set recruiting target numbers for each GA in collaboration with the head men’s and women’s wrestling coaches.
- Assist with the development and retention program for the men’s and women’s wrestling programs in conjunction with the dean of admission and financial aid, the dean of students and director of student success. Help develop individual and team academic and community strengths.
- Actively encourage leadership and scholarship among student-athletes. Help monitor the academic progress of all the athletes on the teams, in connection with the director of student success, assistant athletic director, and the senior director of athletics. Adhere to all compliance and eligibility rules and regulations. Participate in the department’s leadership and scholarship programs when available.
- Other related duties as appropriately assigned.
