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Head Wrestling Coach

LOURDES UNIVERSITY
Head Wrestling Coach

Lourdes University, a private liberal arts institution offering bachelor and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies, continues to expand its Gray Wolves athletic program with the addition of wrestling, to begin competition in the fall of the 2016-17 academic year. We invite applications for the first ever head wrestling coach in our programs history. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position.

The Head Wrestling Coach, under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, will develop, implement and supervise all components of the intercollegiate Wrestling team.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, develop, and oversee the team in accordance with the expectations of the institution and the athletic director
• Prepare budgets for the team, with the approval of the athletic director
• Recruit student athletes to participate in the Wrestling program who meet the institution’s and the NAIA’s criteria for intercollegiate eligibility
• Acquire a full understanding of the NAIA regulations applicable to the sport of Wrestling and ensure compliance by student athletes and program staff
• Be fully knowledgeable of applicable National Collegiate Wrestling Association rules and regulations
• Create and implement team policies
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to student athletes during games and practices
• Provide direction and/or assistance to student athletes in their pursuit of academic success
• Coordinate the purchase of equipment and uniforms needed and maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment, uniforms and supplies, arrange facilities for practices, matches, and conditioning, and schedule transportation for all related team travel
• Work with the Sports Information Director in providing schedules, scores and statistics according to the NAIA handbook
• Ensure compliance with the university’s mission

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three years coaching experience required, college level coaching preferred
• Recruiting experience required
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, good communication skills, and a high degree of professional integrity
• Must be committed to developing the student athlete in both sport and citizenship

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references (in MS Word or .pdf format only) to [email protected]

EOE