Assistant Wrestling Coach

Umpqua Community College; Roseburg (OR); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Umpqua Community College is looking for an Assistant Wrestling Coach to help develop student-athletes on and off the mat, working with the Head Coach and Athletic Department to foster discipline, teamwork, and accountability.

You will assist with scheduling, travel, academic progress tracking, and adherence to NJCAA rules while promoting a culture of sportsmanship and success for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NJCAA codes and policies.
• Familiarity with UCC student policies and NJCAA drug/alcohol/tobacco policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience in wrestling as a player or coach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach and Athletic Department to develop student-athletes on and off the mat.
• Schedule events and travel and ensure compliance with league rules.
• Track athletes' academic progress and support transfer processes.
• Ensure fundraising complies with NJCAA regulations and school policy.

Skills

Experience in wrestling

Knowledge of NJCAA Codes

Administrative awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid Certification

Coaching certification requirements

Job description

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Part-Time

Umpqua Community College is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to help develop student-athletes both on and off the mat. Working alongside the Head Coach and Athletic Department, this position plays an important role in developing wrestling skills, preparing athletes for competition, supporting academic success, and creating a culture built on discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability.

If you’re passionate about wrestling and enjoy helping athletes reach their potential, we’d like to hear from you.

Recruiting:

• Be familiar with all recruiting guidelines and allowable recruiting geographical areas.


• Know the allowable expense limits for recruits.


• Ensure that all recruits are made aware of all the expenses involved in attending UCC, including the cost of living in the community.


• The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) encourages coaches to utilize ethical standards when recruiting.

Eligibility:

• Work with the appropriate institutional personnel to track academic progress for athletes and make sure you are aware of their academic progress.

Schedules and Travel:

• Work with the athletic department on scheduling all athletic events and abiding by league schedules set up by the region commissioner.


• Be aware of all travel arrangements. Transport teams to event, ensure adequate supervision and assume responsibility for the conduct of the players while on all road trips. Make sure an institutional representative accompanies the team at all times.


• Meet all scheduled obligations and work with athletic administration for any schedule or time changes.


• Responsible for reporting team scores to the NJCAA regional office after a home contest or an away contest in which the opponent is not an NJCAA member college. Always report scores to local news media.

Prepare Athletes for Competition:

• Be alert to and protect athletes from unsafe conditions related to facility and equipment.


• Be aware of general rules and regulations concerning practices - what constitutes a practice, start and end dates, and supervision.


• Be responsible for teaching physical conditioning relative to your sport.


• Be responsible for teaching and coaching the fundamentals for your sport.


• Be familiar with all NJCAA rules and regulations, including sport-specific rules. This includes season dates, travel squad size, pre-game regulations, protests, home team responsibilities, scrimmage rules, conference tournament schedule, rules, etc.

Miscellaneous Duties:

• Ensure all fundraising is compliant with the NJCAA regulations and UCC policies.


• Understand penalties for all flagrant acts committed by athletes and make athletes aware of such penalties.


• Be an accommodating and respectful host to visiting teams, coaches and officials.


• Work with athletes and four-year college personnel to enhance the transfer process.


• Help prepare, recommend, and work within your college budget.


• Responsible for all equipment and uniforms.


• Any other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Athletics or Head Coach.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of NJCAA Codes.


• Knowledge of UCC student policies and the NJCAA's drug, alcohol and tobacco use policy.

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Experience in the sport as a player and/or coach.


• Fulfill all the minimum requirements for community college coaching certification.


• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or


• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

• https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records


• https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.