Assistant Coach, Men's Wrestling

Bellevue University•Bellevue, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach supports the head coach in the leadership and organization for all aspects of the Sport program, including monitoring both the academic and social development of the student-athletes; and observing, evaluating and recruiting student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is responsible for following the University’s coaching guidelines and expectations including the rules and regulations of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Heart of America Conference as an affiliate member.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of two (2) years successful competitive coaching experience required
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach techniques associated with sport.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to represent the interests of the University in a professional manner.
Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills required.
Ability to motivate and contribute to building a positive and productive team.
Requires the ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality in the handling of student’s academic records and health information.
Ability to travel and work a varying schedule to meet competition and recruiting needs.
Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record to be insured by the University’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Recruits talent and academically eligible athletes in a professional manner.
Teaches fundamentals of the sport and assess the skill level of the Student-Athlete to achieve maximum athletic performance.
Assist in any team activity or event pertaining to the Sport program.
Assist in practice planning and set up.
Assist in breakdown of film scouting and conference requirements.
Assist in social media and communications.
Assist in travel accommodations and communications.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
May take lead role of the program in the absence of the Head Coach.
Assist in coordinating Fund Raising activities.
Assist in inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Track student-athlete’s progress in the classroom to ensure graduation.
Attend required Heart of America Conference meetings.
Review sport rules and regulations per both the NAIA and Heart of America conference annually.