Wrestling Assistant Coach: Recruit, Lead & Elevate Team

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College seeks a Defensive Soccer Program Associate to recruit and communicate with prospective student athletes and conduct on-campus visits. You will organize the program, assist in coaching at practices, and supervise travel for the team.

The role requires 3 years of coaching or competing experience, an associate degree or equivalent, and the ability to pass a background check with a valid U.S. driver's license.

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 with entire athletic department on departmental projects and fundraising.
• Assist with providing information needed to produce respective sports guide.
• 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.
• Complies with the colleges, ICCAC's and NJCAA's rules and regulations.
• Compiles and submits organized and accurate paperwork for eligibility.
• Management of All Travel Functions in relation to the Men’s Soccer Program
• Coordinates 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Iowa Western Community College seeks a Defensive Soccer Program Associate to recruit and communicate with prospective student athletes and conduct on-campus visits. You will organize the program, assist in coaching at practices, and supervise travel for the team.

The role requires 3 years of coaching or competing experience, an associate degree or equivalent, and the ability to pass a background check with a valid U.S. driver's license.