Assistant Coach, Men's Wrestling

Bellevue University; Bellevue, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue University is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the head coach in leadership and organization for all aspects of the sport program. You will monitor academic and social development, recruit student-athletes, and assist in practice planning, film breakdown, and travel arrangements.

The role requires coaching experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Travel up to 50% and lifting requirements are part of the job; CPR/First Aid is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years successful competitive coaching experience required; coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• 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 handling student 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.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Frequent standing and movement for long periods; travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Recruit talent and academically eligible athletes in a professional manner.
• Teach fundamentals of the sport and assess Student-Athlete skill levels.
• Assist in team activities, practice planning, and film scouting.
• Assist in social media and communications, travel arrangements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• May lead the program in the Head Coach’s absence.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and maintain equipment/inventory.
• Track student-athlete academic progress to ensure graduation.
• Attend Heart of America Conference meetings and review NAIA rules annually.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

First Aid/CPR (preferred)

Job description

Primary Function:

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.

Coaching Duties:

• 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.

Administrative Duties:

• 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.

Marginal Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years successful competitive coaching experience required; coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• 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.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Frequently stands, walks, bends, and other movements for long periods of time. Minimal sitting.
• Travel 50% of the time.
• Requires lifting of equipment, athletics, etc. in excess of 50 pounds.

NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public, current and prospective students, and current and prospective employees. The Bellevue University Consumer Information webpage, found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/consumer-information , provides readily accessible information to help consumers make informed decisions about post-secondary education. Bellevue University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR), found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/pdfs/annual-safety-report.pdf , provides information about campus crime statistics and institutional security policies and procedures as well as information about student housing fire statistics and fire safety policies. You can obtain a paper copy of these reports from the Bellevue Dean of Students office by calling 402-557-7028. In addition to this, Bellevue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.