PT Assistant Womens Wrestling Coach

University of Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k match

Tuition benefits

PTO

Job summary

The University of Bridgeport is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to recruit, train and guide the women’s wrestling team in alignment with the university’s mission and athletic department goals.

This role supports the head coach in program planning, student-athlete development and compliance with NCAA and conference rules, while promoting academic and athletic excellence at UB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Coaching or participation at collegiate level preferred; ability to teach wrestling skills.
• Willingness to fundraise and ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Represent University and Athletic Department with integrity.
• Assist head coach with wrestling program planning and operation.
• Provide leadership in program implementation.
• Recruit and develop student-athletes to reach potential.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference rules and university policies.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Lacrosse experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promoteacademic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment toservice. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturallydiverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for lifeand leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Recruits, trains and provides guidance to members of the women’swrestling team in a manner which promotes the academic, athleticand social success of athletes and is consistent with the missionand goals of the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department.Assist the head women’s wrestling coach with duties assigned.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

1. Represent the University of Bridgeport and the AthleticDepartment in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity andquality.
2. Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and itsmission.
3. Promote and support the University of Bridgeport AthleticDepartment’s program mission and goals.
4. Assist with all aspects of the wrestling program; providesopportunities that challenge and support student-athletes to reachtheir full potential including recruiting.
5. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of thedepartment and the University, as well as the rules and regulationsof the NCAA, CACC, and any other authorities that affect theintercollegiate athletic program
6. Assist the head coach in planning and operation of theprogram.
7. Provide leadership in implementation of the program.
8. Perform duties as assigned by head coach and/or AthleticDirector
9. Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safetypractices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or assituation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps currentwith trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a teameffort.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering bestpractices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion,and build an environment in which all members of the Universitycommunity are treated with respect and dignity.
• Experience in the sport of lacrosse

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with or anyequivalent combination of education, work experience andtraining.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; advanced degreepreferred;
• CPR/AED certification;
• College participation and/or coaching preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Coaching and /or participation at collegiate level preferred;demonstrated ability and passion to teach and demonstrate skills ofwrestling:
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meetUniversity of Bridgeport’s Driving Requirements;
• Willingness to fundraise;
• Ability to interact with all levels of the universitycommunity.

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle (if driving is required forthe position)

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over2/3

Outdoor Weather Conditions X

Work with fumes or airborne particles X

Work near moving mechanical parts X

Risk of electrical shock X

Vibration X

Physical Activity

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over2/3

Standing X

Walking X

Sitting X

Talking & Hearing X

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X

Climbing or balancing X

Bending, pulling, pushing X

Driving X

Lifting Requirements

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over2/3

Up to 10 pounds X

Up to 25 pounds X

Up to 50 pounds X

Up to 75 pounds X

Up to 100 pounds X

Over 100 pounds X

Vision requirements

Vision requirements ( Especially relevant if driving isrequired by the job)

_X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguishcolors)

___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can beseen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability tojudge distances and

spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse &dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities (if yourdepartment allows WFH)

(This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It isused as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change bythe employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of thejob change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or statusas a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state,and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies withapplicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination inemployment in every location in which the company has facilities.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion,termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation, and training.