What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Wrestling Coach position at University of Northern Colorado?
The intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the university striving to achieve the same standards of excellence in athletics that exist within academic programs. The program is concerned with the physical and mental welfare of the student and strives to ensure that every athlete has the opportunity to succeed academically and obtain a degree. Sport programs are a vital function of the University at large.
This position is responsible for the assisting in the successful planning, direction and administration of all aspects of the University’s NCAA Division I Wrestling Program.
Job Duties:
- Work with designated weight classes
- Help head coach identify and recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes with outstanding character
- Establish recruiting mailings and schedule
- Transcripts and initial evaluations of PSA’s.
- Scout Opponents
- Build relationships with coaches, parents, alumni, and student-athletes
- Assist Head Coach in conducting practices and overall training plan
- Liaison to strength coach
- Oversee Club program
- Assist in program fundraising
- Oversee student-athletes and assist with financial aid, housing, etc...
- Oversee match day preparations
- Coordinate incoming student-athletes admissions
- Team Retreat and Team bonding exercises
- Assist in Camp, clinic preparations
- Promoting and Marketing via social media markets
- Video editing for scouting/ highlight film/ recruiting film, etc...
- Facility management organization
- mat moping, etc..
- Oversee Summer training, classes, jobs, etc...
- Self professional development
- Assist head coach in providing a great experience for S/A and assure that S/A’s are progressing towards a degree and/or graduation.
- Other duties as assigned by head coach.
Additional Duties:
- Assist the head coach in devising methods by which the team can achieve success.
- Assist with the establishment and development of the team atmosphere.
- Creates a positive atmosphere for the successful recruitment of student-athletes.
- Promotion of community involvement by all team personnel.
- Take on additional responsibilities delegated by the head coach in order to be exposed to head coaching responsibilities not normally assigned the assistant coach in order to prepare for advancement in the profession.
The Individual sport program:
- Contributes to the visibility and exposure of the institution to the community at large on a (near) daily basis.
- Facilitates the entire educational experience of the participant and at the same time contributes to the development of players, teachers, coaches, and trainers.
- Capitalizes and enhances alumni, family and friends willingness to contribute to the support of individual programs, the entire athletic program, and the institution at large through corporate sponsorship programs, endowments, and gifting.
- Highlights the academic successes of the athlete as compatible with athletic success.
- Establishes the opportunity for personal growth and development of the individual within an organized team structure that imitates society at large.
- Contributes to the recruitment and retention of students thus benefiting the university.
- Contributes to the university’s goal of the recruitment and retention of qualified minority students.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACT
Inside the University: (Identify with whom you regularly communicate inside the University in order to perform duties, e.g., clerical workers, department heads, etc. Describe what you normally communicate about with these individuals and how often.)
A. Senior Administrative Staff Members-sporadic interaction
- Rules interpretations
- Recruiting permission
- Reporting violations
- Discussion and advisement
- Discussion on Wrestling promotional events and activities
- Develop and provide input for media guides
- Provide pertinent information for press release on:
- Honors and Awards
- Statistics
E. Director of Student-Athlete Academic Support -daily
- Provide student information for academic monitoring
- Discover UNC
- Progress reports
- Class loads
- Grade reports
- Facility scheduling
- Facility set up for competitive events
- Equipment repair
- Provide team rosters for verification of team membership
- Checks student certification/clearance for practice
- Orders uniforms and practice gear
- Disseminates travel gear and bags for road trips
- Disseminates playing and practice apparel on a daily basis
- Does laundry on a daily basis for players throughout year.
- Coordinate rehabilitation therapy
- Performs daily training needs per individual
- Provides support personnel on road trips
- Provides support staff for home competitions and practice
- Provides support staff for visiting teams, practice and competition
- Staffs the summer camps and clinics program
- Ordering equipment, securing DPOs, IMOs, POs
- Securing official function forms
- Expense reimbursement
- Leave records
- Budget questions and paperwork accountability
- Travel requests, reimbursements and travel advances
- Camps and clinics
- Hiring procedures and paperwork
- Enhancement Accounts
- Work closely during the spring and summer months on the UNC summer camp and clinic program several times per week.
- Work closely with scheduling on pre-season camp.
- Work with Director on Scholarships for athletic grant in aid-occasionally
- Seek counselor for student recruits through financial aid personnel
- Utilize financial aid counselors through the Visitor Center
L. During recruit visitations we seek appointments with Deans, faculty and advisors from all of the various departments on campus.
- Schedule van tours frequently during fall and winter months.
- Utilize counselors for providing information to recruits and families regarding the admissions process
- Seek assistance in determining status of incoming applicants
Outside the University: (Identify with whom you typically communicate outside the University. If anyone, e.g., the public, vendors or suppliers, government officials, etc. Describe what you normally communicate about and how often, e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.)
A. Parents of potential students – many different parents on many different occasions.
B. Students: hundreds of students over the course of a year.
C. Coaches: coaches from various high schools, clubs, junior colleges-both in and out of state- seeking information on the University and camps/clinics.
D. Equipment vendors:
E. Various business for fund raising purposes: once or twice per year
F. Coaches Association- provides information and documentation on our institution and athletes.
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
(Describe responsibility for financial resources, e.g., budget development and oversight, purchasing, contract negotiation, etc. Indicate size of budget for operating expenses, salaries (if applicable), and overall budget. Indicate the type and frequency of decisions regarding budget responsibility):
The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in being accountable for the financial resources directly allocated to their sport program. The Assistant Coach also assists with the responsibility for multiple accounts related to the program. The Assistant Coach assists with this area to familiarize them and to assist the Head Coach.
Those accounts include:
1. Operating Account
2. Summer Camp Account
3. Enhancement and Foundation Accounts
Minimum Qualifications:
Education / Experience / Certifcation(s):
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Combination of Division I collegiate wrestling/coaching experience preferred. Knowledge of NCAA rules required.
3. Required (may obtain and maintain immediately following hire): CPR/First Aid, NCAA Rules and Regulations certification.
Ability: (Describe other knowledge, skills, or abilities (e.g., computer skills, mechanical aptitude, research, etc.) required in order to perform the duties assigned.)
1. Computer skills
2. Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations.
3. Motivation skills
4. Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.
5. Organizational and Management Skills
6. Supervision (e.g. Athletes, Student Assistant Coaches, Summer Staff)
7. Public Speaking / Fundraising
8. Physical Fitness
9. Counseling/Advising Skills
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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