Head Men's Club Sport Wrestling Coach (29120)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas. Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the administration of a University Club Sports program including the recruitment of student athletes, teaching & instruction, student mentoring, team scheduling and programming, public relations, academic support, and the retention of student club sport athletes. Supervises assistant and student coaches.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
Significant and successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level with head coaching experience.
Current/valid Driver’s License
Effective interpersonal, communication and motivation skills
Ability to think critically and provide options for sound solutions
Ability to manage individuals and complex tasks
Knowledge of tumbling and spotting techniques
Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel, alumni, and members of the off- campus community.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing, frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and exposure to varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary duty/responsibility is teaching, mentoring, instructing and imparting knowledge, to student athletes, as a part of an athletic team and program.
Lead the recruiting process of prospective student club sport athletes for a specific team. Assist them with required information for admission to the school. Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/athletes. Guide them through the enrollment process. Recruit student athletes that are a “good fit” with the University as well as to the athletic team.
Meet enrollment targets including the retention of students.
Provides ongoing support and conversation to student athletes to assure a strong relationship and support with the athlete and family, guide student athletes in all aspects of program participation.
Provide leadership and direction to the club sport team as well as to the individual needs of the team members. Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the Campus.
Initiate and follow a team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student athlete and the team. Provide regular support and direction to student athletes. Make retention of student athletes a goal and priority.
Collaborate with and support other club sport coaches and personnel. Provide consistent programs and goals across all OUAZ.
Develop the specific club sport team budget and manage expenses during the year to assure that they remain within approved funding levels.
Provides a strong academic emphasis and support of academics through your leadership and activities of the club sport program. Be mindful of the contribution the student-athletes make to the Surprise community including academic performance and participation in and contribution to non-athletic activities.
Manage your staff consistent with university personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University. Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.