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Muskegon CC Assistant Wrestling Coach

Muskegon Community College - Muskegon, MI

Job Title: Assistant Wrestling Coach - Employment outside of the school is available for the right person.

Reports To: Head Coach
Department: Athletic

Type of position: Part-Time.

Pay Starts @ $3,500. There is full-time employment "OUTSIDE OF THE COLLEGE" of around $30,000 a year and camp opportunities to earn extra money.

General Description: Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides persons the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. Muskegon Community College is seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant Coach.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. BA Degree recommended but not required.
2. Demonstrated ability to assist with recruiting talented student athletes.
3. Valid Driver’s License.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of sport training and strategies.
5. Demonstrated ability to project a positive and professional image in pressure situations.
6. 2 year’s minimum experience.

Essential Functions
• Possess a strong love of the sport which he/she is assisting.
• Capable of teaching collegiate level skills and knowledge to the student-athletes participating in his/her sport.
• Works well in an assisting position, but has the ability to assume responsibility if the need arises.
• Possess similar coaching philosophy as the head coach.
• Assist with needs so designated by head coach.
• Possess valid driver’s license for college vehicles.
• By loyal and supportive of all sports of the Muskegon Community College Intercollegiate Program.
• Providing moral support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
• All other duties as assigned.

1. Teach collegiate level skills and knowledge to the student-athletes, both verbally in English & by physical demonstration or participating in drills/sport.
2. Appropriately manage & reconcile expenses within allotted team budget.
3. Provide leadership and mentoring to all assistant coaches.
4. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be approved through a background check to drive college vehicles.
5. Be loyal and supportive of all sports of the Muskegon Community College Intercollegiate Program.
6. Provide moral support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes.
7. Able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. Prolonged standing/walking/sitting. Prolonged use of computer/telephone (hand/eye strain).
8. Motivate students, and team while demonstrating problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of MCC.
9. Communicate efficiently and relate well to the students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
10. Maintain, support, & encourage compliance with NJCAA Sportsmanship Policy.
11. All other duties as assigned.

Please contact James Tietema - Head Wrestling Coach if interested.

Email resume to: [email protected] before calling. 954-531-4098