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Head Men's Wrestling Coach - Averett University

Coaches Location: Danville, Virginia
Position Description/Application Process:
Averett University, founded in 1859, located in Danville, VA, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the USA South Athletic Conference, invites applications for the full-time position as Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. This position will develop and start a program from scratch with the first year of competition beginning in 2017-18. The head coach will be responsible for management of all aspects of this Division III program including, but not limited to: day-to-day operations; scheduling of contests; recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes; fiscal planning; game strategy including practice and game coaching; supervising and evaluating of graduate assistant coaches, and donor, alumni, community, video editing software, and media relations. The successful candidate must be able to develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni, parents, and donors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University community. The head coach must conduct a Men’s Wrestling program in compliance with all NCAA, USA South Conference and the University’s rules, regulations and values. There will be secondary duties assigned by the Director of Athletics. The Men’s Wrestling program must also be one that is in concert with the University’s mission and goals, in which student-athletes graduate and achieve competitive success. Applications are being accepted and the search will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications include: The position requires a bachelor degree, 2 years of successful collegiate and/or professional coaching experience; strong management, recruiting, fundraising, computer and technology skills; and strong oral and written communication skills are essential. A master’s degree preferred with the knowledge and experience of starting a program from the ground up.
Duties include: The successful candidate must be able to develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni, parents, and donors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University community. The head coach must conduct a Men’s Wrestling program in compliance with all NCAA, USA South Conference and the University’s rules, regulations and values.
Work Schedule: Hours will vary as this is a professional position. Physical Demands: Light to moderate.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of references (3) to: [email protected] No phone calls please.