Description
Department: Athletic Department
Job Status: Open until filed
FLSA Status: Salaried
Reports To: Head Coach
Grade/Level: n/a
Amount of Travel Required: Full Time
Work Schedule: July 1 – June 30
Positions Supervised: n/a
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, schedule, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Assistant Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) and the NAIA. Benedictine College is a member of the NAIA. This is a full time, twelve-month position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assisting with all aspects of the coaching and management of the wrestling program,
- Recruiting and scouting in accordance with the NAIA, Heart and Benedictine College policies and procedures,
- Train and coach members of the program,
- Assist with budget management, fundraising, and alumni development,
- Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes,
- Visible, fully integrated member of the College community,
- Assist with tracking the admissions and eligibility process involving recruited student-athletes, and for working collaboratively with the Faculty Athletic Representative in this regard,
- Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NAIA as it relates to the program,
- Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner,
- Responsible for being a proponent of the NAIA Champions of Character Program, and
- Be opened to living within the Atchison community.
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College
- High level of personal integrity
- Outstanding work ethic
- Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations
- Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential
- Outstanding skills in oral and written communication
- Good organizational ability and computer competency
Experience- Strong preference for collegiate wrestling experience, either participating and/or coaching
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Handling / Fingering F
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder F
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel F
Bend F
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs O
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs O
21-50 lbs 0
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
EOE
