Assistant Wrestling Coach - Lead Practices & Scouting

Iowa Western Community College; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a qualified athletics staff member to coach and manage program operations. The role focuses on recruiting student-athletes, coordinating on-campus visits and ensuring compliance with NJCAA rules.

The successful candidate will organize travel, scout opponents, manage media relations and maintain the program's social media presence, working closely with the athletic department.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience coaching or competing.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision.
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance.
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. drivers license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective student athletes and establish and maintain appropriate communication.
• Conduct effective on-campus visits.
• Demonstrate success with respect to qualified prospective student athletes.
• Provide effective organization of program and management of time.
• Perform a variety of coaching functions at all practices.
• Organization and supervision for team travel.
• Scouting of all future opponents and providing scouting reports to the team.
• Understand and conference, regional and NJCAA requirements in regard to meetings, statistics, rosters, schedules and awards.
• Establishes appropriate rapport with media including reporting scores and team statistics in a timely manner.
• Management of Program Social Media Accounts
• Represents the department and Iowa Western to service clubs, media and alumni groups.
• Works collaboratively with the college's radio and TV broadcasting programs.
• Works collaboratively with the Reiver's Sports Media Coordinator in regards to sports promotions, events and social media.
• Works collaboratively with the SID to update and maintain their respective sports webpage.
• Coordinating team travel, accommodations, and meals.
• Attends scheduled departmental meetings.
• Assist with enforcement of medical and insurance procedures.
• Attends coaches’ meetings and ICCAC meetings as required.
• Participates in clinics for professional improvement.
• Works with and is supportive of other coaches and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
• Demonstrates IWCC’s core mission, vision and values
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Discretion / confidentiality

Self-motivation

Attendance and reliability

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a qualified athletics staff member to coach and manage program operations. The role focuses on recruiting student-athletes, coordinating on-campus visits and ensuring compliance with NJCAA rules.

The successful candidate will organize travel, scout opponents, manage media relations and maintain the program's social media presence, working closely with the athletic department.