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Full-Time Assistant Wrestling Coach- Concordia University, Nebraska

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Phone- 402-643-7238

Position Summary: This position serves as the Assistant Wrestling Coach and PE Center Athletic Equipment and Operations Manager to make this a full-time, 12 month position. Under the general supervision of the Head Coach and assigned athletic administrator, the assistant coach is responsible for assisting with coaching and instruction duties as related to wrestling at Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE). He/she will assist with all aspects of the program and the department while abiding by the rules and regulations established by CUNE, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA by performing the following duties. In addition, this position supports the athletic department as the PE Center Athletic Equipment and Operations Manager. This position is responsible for equipment and operations needs for teams and events administered in the PE Center while supporting equipment and operations needs, inventory maintenance, ordering and "equipment transitions/facility flips" involved with administering a broad-based Bulldog Athletic Department.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.
Previous coaching experience required.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge and experience in the sport of wrestling
Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations pertaining to wrestling.
Ability to work well with college-age students.
Ability to drive a 12-passenger van.
Commitment to Concordia University's Christian values.
General Duties:

Assistant Wrestling Coach:

Assists the Head Coach in organizing, preparing, instructing and conducting individual team practices, training and competition using sound principles and judgment, consistent with the mission, vision and strategic direction of the CUNE Athletic Department.
Assists in coaching all sport practices throughout the season, as well as administering and readily providing attendance records at all practices.
Assists in cultivating, identifying, recruiting and following up with qualified student-athletes by phone, email and other off and on-campus visits while utilizing recruiting technology and processes provided by the department.
Within the framework of CUNE, GPAC and NAIA policies, recruit prospective student-athletes who adhere to the NAIA Champions of Character initiatives and who strive for academic achievement, competitive greatness and spiritual/character development.
Adheres to and supports the head coach in monitoring and reinforcing all institutional, conference and NAIA by-laws and regulations.
Actively participates in implementing and/or designing a retention plan as determined by head wrestling coach.
Assists with team scheduling, team travel arrangements, evaluating talent of prospective and returning student-athletes, promoting and marketing the assigned athletic program, scouting opponents and fund-raising, upon direction of the HC.
Fosters, assists and leads interactions that inspire spiritual and character development through one-on-one student and staff relations and that build cohesive and positive team culture here at CUNE.
Directs, organizes, and supervises the wrestling fund development initiatives; winter and/or summer clinics/camps.
Assists with preparation and maintenance of practice and event facilities.
Other duties as assigned.
PE Center Athletic Equipment and Operations Manager

Develops policies and procedures related to athletic department equipment and facilities, including the posting of safety guidelines for equipment usage.
Directs coaching staffs to complete program inventory annually and houses inventory information and locker room assignments for all athletic teams and facilities.
Prepares and provides data regarding equipment needs and provides direction and oversight of all annual (minor) equipment expenditures and budgeting.
Assists and consults with the Associate Athletic Director for all major athletic expenditures that involve athletic facility equipment.
Identifies and makes provisions for the maintenance and repair of athletic equipment ( including Gator(s) and Club Car vehicles which are utilized for equipment transitions) while identifying needs based on safety-first prioritization.
Fosters working relationships with vendors and with an emphasis placed on positioning our athletic department for the best possible point-pricing of all athletic department expenditures.
Hires, trains and directly supervises a student worker support staff.
Assists respective coaching staffs and event managers with setup of equipment (including A/V needs) used during games, practices, and events held in the PE Center, Bulldog Stadium, and on-campus athletic fields.
Attends all varsity Bulldog home and away football games to assist with game-day equipment needs.
Works with IT and ITC to complete training to develop an understanding of Daktronics software and A/V equipment when troubleshooting needs arise (scoreboard usage).
Liaison to the CUNE Buildings & Grounds Department for the PE Center athletic facilities and on-campus athletic field preparations and management.
Responsible for event set-up and tear-down for all third party events held in the stadium facility and PE Center gymnasium. For all third party events, there will be consultation and planning with the Associate Athletic Director for requested equipment needs.
Regularly monitors and inspects the athletic facilities (PE Center, Bulldog Stadium, on-campus athletic fields) to maintain safety, orderliness and cleanliness. (equipment room, locker rooms, weight rooms, storage rooms, etc.)
Position start date: July 1, 2015

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