Head Men's Wrestling Coach

Loras College•Dubuque, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for recruiting and coaching the Men's Wrestling program within established college, A-R-C and NCAA guidelines. Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings. Oversee the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of potential football student-athletes. Monitors the academic progress of each men's wrestling student-athlete in the program. Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength, and practice sessions. Recruits, hires, and evaluates all assistant men's wrestling Directs and monitors the duties of the program's assistant coaches. It is accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and public to publicize and promote the program, in coordination with the Director of Athletic Communication. Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially. Fiscally responsible for all areas of the men's wrestling budget and men's wrestling recruiting, including budget proposal, accounting, and expenditure. Recommends and oversee the purchase of new wrestling equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Represents the College at all American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) and NCAA meetings. Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips. Oversee the development of the game schedule with the Director of Athletics. Serves as director of men's wrestling Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Five years of collegiate coaching experience.
Skilled in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of computer and Internet applications to recruiting systems and data management.
Respect for and solid representation of the Catholic, liberal arts, residential mission, and environment.
Knowledge of NCAA/A-R-C rules and regulations.
Good understanding of motivational skills and the ability to implement them.
Understanding of budget and reporting requirements.
Excellent leadership abilities.
Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities.
Strong oral and written communications abilities.
Excellent public relations skills.
Demonstrated ability to recruit effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills to represent the college and effectively interact with student-athletes, faculty, and staff.
Strong administrative skills to plan, organize and implement a quality team and program.
Diagnostic and strategic techniques needed to prepare athletes for competition.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of potential football student-athletes.
Monitors the academic progress of each men's wrestling student-athlete in the program.
Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength, and practice sessions.
Recruits, hires, and evaluates all assistant men's wrestling.
Directs and monitors the duties of the program's assistant coaches.
Publicize and promote the program, in coordination with the Director of Athletic Communication.
Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially.
Fiscally responsible for all areas of the men's wrestling budget and men's wrestling recruiting, including budget proposal, accounting, and expenditure.
Recommends and oversee the purchase of new wrestling equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Represents the College at all American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) and NCAA meetings.
Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips.
Oversee the development of the game schedule with the Director of Athletics.
Serves as director of men's wrestling.
Performs related duties as assigned.