Head Women's Wrestling Coach

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• Location700 College Dr., Decorah, IA, 52101-1041, United States
• Base Pay$40600.00 - $45600.00 / Year
• Job CategoryStaff
• IndustryHigher Education, Athletics , Women's Wrestling
• Employee TypeAdministrative Staff

Description

The Head Women's Wrestling Coach will develop and administer all aspects of the inaugural Luther College women’s wrestling team and program, including coaching, recruiting student-athletes, practice, and game organization, arranging team travel, and promoting academic success and retention. Responsible for building and maintaining a successful program and providing energetic leadership and inclusivity for students on the mat, in the classroom, and in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.

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• Location700 College Dr., Decorah, IA, 52101-1041, United States
• Base Pay$40600.00 - $45600.00 / Year
• Job CategoryStaff
• IndustryHigher Education, Athletics , Women's Wrestling
• Employee TypeAdministrative Staff

Description

The Head Women's Wrestling Coach will develop and administer all aspects of the inaugural Luther College women’s wrestling team and program, including coaching, recruiting student-athletes, practice, and game organization, arranging team travel, and promoting academic success and retention. Responsible for building and maintaining a successful program and providing energetic leadership and inclusivity for students on the mat, in the classroom, and in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Directs and provides the planning, organizing and coaching of the women’s wrestling program.
• Establishes future meet/travel schedules with the Director of Athletics.
• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consults with college administration and faculty.
• Responsible for the hiring of part-time coaches and student managers.
• Manages the operating budget for the women’s wrestling program.
• Plans for the successful recruitment of potential football student-athletes.  
• Follows Luther College and Luther College Athletics DEI plans and implements additional initiatives for diversity, equity and inclusion within the football program with recruiting and current roster and staff. 
• Studies, evaluates and implements innovations in wrestling strategy and equipment. 
• Works alongside the head men’s wrestling coach to schedule practices, meets, and joint opportunities.
• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the American Rivers Conference and NCAA Division III.
• Develops and implements retention strategies for current student-athletes within the athletic department and partner departments on campus.
• Develop and maintain very positive and professional customer service and relations within the department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Part-time coaches and student managers (student-work positions)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS : 

• Education: A Master’s Degree is preferred or a Bachelor’s Degree and training and work experience that equates to an advanced degree is required.
• Experience: Previous experience recruiting and coaching wrestling at the collegiate level is desired.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• May require explore to adverse environmental conditions such as noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and other adversities as the incumbent performs duties and responsibilities in both indoor and outdoor settings as well as occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and/or the ability to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move objects with a limited amount of force. 

Summary

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years’ Day.

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal. To view the complete job description and apply for this position and all current openings, please go to the employment website at www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers

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