Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University

Assistant Coach Women's Wrestling - Athletics

Allendale, MI · Junior

Work authorization required$35k-$40kDetected 22 days ago
HRLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • The Women's Wrestling Assistant Coach assists the Head Women's Wrestling Coach in all aspects of operating a competitive intercollegiate wrestling program.
  • Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
  • How To Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume.

Responsibilities

  • include coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, academic support, program administration, fundraising, and compliance with institutional and governing body regulations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with high school, club, and junior college coaches.
  • Assist with retention efforts and support student-athlete success.
  • Evaluate individual and team performance and implement improvement plans.
  • Maintain accurate records and program documentation.
  • Support game-day and tournament management responsibilities.
  • Compliance and Academic Support
  • Monitor academic performance and provide support resources for student-athletes.

Requirements

  • Ability to travel and work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the competitive season are required.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.
  • The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Collegiate wrestling experience and/or coaching experience.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to recruit and mentor student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.
  • Valid Drivers License is a requirement and a MVR needs to be conducted up hiring
  • Previous collegiate coaching or recruiting experience.
  • Knowledge of women's wrestling rules, regulations, and best practices.
  • Experience with strength and conditioning programming.
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Compensation

  • $35,000-$40,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
  • Support strength and conditioning programs and athlete wellness initiatives.

Company info

  • The Assistant Coach is expected to promote academic excellence, sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth among student-athletes while supporting the mission and values of the institution.

Equal opportunity

  • Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
  • Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  • University policy extends protections to additional identities.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the U

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