Assistant Coach, Women's Wrestling (10 Month) (20 Hour)

Lindenwood; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The assistant coach helps the head coach with all activities of the designated program, including recruitment and retention of student-athletes; monitoring of student-athletes’ academic progress; striving for competitive success; management of budget; and ensuring the program’s compliance with University, Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines.

The position also involves student-athlete development, program administration, and collaboration with university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Playing and coaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with student-athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Monitoring of student-athletes’ academic progress.
• Striving for competitive success for the program.
• Management of budget and program advancement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with Lindenwood University, NCAA, and conference guidelines.
• Supports head coach and assists with fundraising activities.

Skills

Recruiting

Student-athlete mentorship

Academic progress monitoring

Budget management

NCAA compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Team building

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Playing and coaching experience preferred

Job description

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JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Assistant Coach, Women's Wrestling (10 Month) (20 Hour)
Department: Athletics
Evaluation Group: Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Head Coach, Women's Wrestling
Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Summary

The assistant coach helps the head coach with all activities of the designated program, including but not limited to recruitment and retention of student-athletes; monitoring of student-athletes’ academic progress; striving for competitive success; management of budget; and ensuring the program’s compliance with University, Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Student-Athlete Academic Success

Prioritizes, promotes, and actively supports student-athlete academic achievement
Assists the head coach with managing all aspects of the intercollegiate athletic program, including monitoring academic success, retention, and graduation progress; implements action plans with the appropriate academic staff when necessary
Follows appropriate academic policies and effectively collaborates with the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) and NCAA academic coordinators to resolve conflicts

Competitive Success of Sport

Identifies, evaluates, and recruits student-athletes for success at Lindenwood University
Imparts to student-athletes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge essential to the sportProduces a high-performing team capable of meeting and maintaining competitive expectations as determined by the University athletic administrationActs in accordance with the athletic code of conduct and exhibits a professional and sportsman-like manner

Administration

Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to the policies, procedures, bylaws, regulations, and rules of Lindenwood University, Intercollegiate Athletics, the NCAA, and Conference Office
Completes all program administrative responsibilities according to procedures
Supports the head coach by operating a fiscally responsible program and providing leadership for the team’s fundraising activities and program advancement initiatives
Properly cares for, stores, distributes, and maintains a detailed inventory of team equipment, uniforms, and supplies

Communication, Collaboration, and Q2 Service Excellence

Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values - integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork - and to Athletics values: responsible, original, all-encompassing, and relentlessPromotes and takes pride in the Athletics departmentAnticipates needs of students, colleagues, and administrators; takes ownership to respond promptly

Community Relations and Engagement

Establishes effective relationships with the community while positively representing the program, department, and University
Creates experiential learning opportunities for student-athletes by actively engaging or participating in campus and/or community outreach projects and eventsMaintains effective relationships with alumni and works to keep them engaged with the University

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Playing and coaching experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport and governing body
• Ability to use discretion and sound judgment
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong collaborative skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the community, faculty, students, and staff
• Strong creative skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to develop student-athletes to compete at conference, regional, and national competitive levels

Work Environment

- Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions.

Standard business hours
Evening and weekend work

Physical Abilities

- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physically demandingAbility to perform, teach, and demonstrate technical aspects of assigned sportRegular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment. The Human Resources Division's purpose is to support the University's efforts in providing a quality education and experience for all Lindenwood students. We achieve this by facilitating and supporting the selection and retention of highly qualified and diverse employees to serve our students and by providing for the professional success and the personal wellness of our employees.