What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Men's and Women's Wrestling position at New England College?
- Administers and develops all aspects of the NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Wrestling programs
- Successfully recruits highly-qualified student-athletes on a national level who possess academic achievement, character, and athletic skill
- Ensures a highly-competitive team with full rosters on an annual basis
- Mentors and leads student-athletes to augment and sustain retention rates
- Creates an appropriate academic culture for team members and provides adequate academic monitoring, support and counseling for student-athletes
- Manages the Men’s and Women’s Wrestling budget while exercising full fiscal responsibility
- Generates annual fundraising revenue to supplement additional program needs
- Successfully and strategically creates well-balanced, challenging match schedules
- Coordinates and oversees all team travel and recruiting trips
- Evaluates equipment and uniform needs, manages existing equipment and uniforms, and purchases new equipment and uniforms, as needed
- Plans and executes practice sessions that challenge student-athletes and develop their skills and team play
- Manages assistant coaches and empowers them to teach individual skill and technique
- Scouts opponents and develops and implements successful game strategies
- Coordinates and manages multiple social media platforms to promote the team
- Effectively supports team and departmental discipline procedures
- Coordinates team community service projects
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong recruiting skills at the college level
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage a competitive college program.
- CPR/AED certifications required within one month of appointment
- Flexible hours. Travel Required
- A minimum of three years of demonstrated recruiting and coaching experience and success at the college level and 2-4 years of playing experience.
- Full knowledge and understanding of Women’s Wrestling rules and techniques.
- A Master’s degree is preferred.
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