Head Coach, Wrestling

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and forward-thinking Head Coach, Wrestling to provide visionary leadership. Provide leadership and oversight of the intercollegiate men's wrestling program. This includes providing instruction of wrestling techniques, managing the program budget, supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling contests, coordinating travel and recruiting student-athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Wrestling techniques and coaching philosophy
• Knowledge and understanding of NAIA rules and regulations
• Strong computer skills including working with Microsoft Office
• 3-5 years of work related experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Head coaching experience
• Collegiate coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental and advanced instruction of wrestling techniques and philosophy to student-athletes.
• Administer all facets of the men's wrestling program, including: on-site management of all practices and games, supervise all assistant coaches, schedule matches, arrange for transportation, housing, meals for trips, purchase and care of uniforms and equipment, secure game management personnel (officials) for home events.
• Develop, implement and manage team budget in accordance of university APPM's.
• Ensure that all team members adhere to University and NAIA guidelines with regard to academic and athletic eligibility.
• Work with the Team Physician, Sports Medicine staff, and University Health Services to promote the health and safety of team members.
• Monitor the academic progress of all team members.
• Represent the Athletic Department and the Wrestling program at, NAIA regional, national, and other related meetings and events.
• Perform assigned administrative duties with regard to University and NAIA requirements.
• Actively recruit and retain qualified incoming student-athletes who have interest men's wrestling.
• Promote the men's wrestling program and pursue opportunities to fund-raise resources outside of the university budget.
• Develop relationships within the university to promote the wrestling program and student-athlete concept.
• Develop relationships within the community to promote the wrestling program and create community service opportunities.
• Develop and execute fund-raising activities/camps/clinics to promote the wrestling program.

Benefits

• Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level