Women's Wrestling Assistant Coach

General Description of the Position

Delaware State University is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Women’s Wrestling team who possesses the coaching expertise and organizational skills needed to assist the head coach in building and developing an NCAA Division I Wrestling Program.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job.
1. Assist the head coach with the recruitment and selection of prospective student-athletes in accordance with clearly documented roster goals and in compliance with the standards and principles of the operating codes of the NCAA and Delaware State University.
2.Assist the head coach with organizing, scheduling and conducting regular practices in and out of season within the guidelines set forth by the NCAA and applicable conference.
3.Assist the head coach in the development of a competitively successful wrestling team.
4.Assist the head coach in providing leadership and instruction in the academic, personal, and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, citizenship, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as assigned.
5.Follow the administrative procedures established by the University.
6.Provide student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
7.Assists the head coach in administrative and office duties, including but not limited to team travel, meeting arrangements, fundraising and social media coordination.
8.Manages other tasks assigned by the head coach.
9.Demonstrates strong work ethic and energy.
10.Other duties as assigned.

General Description of the Position

Delaware State University is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Women’s Wrestling team who possesses the coaching expertise and organizational skills needed to assist the head coach in building and developing an NCAA Division I Wrestling Program.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job.
1. Assist the head coach with the recruitment and selection of prospective student-athletes in accordance with clearly documented roster goals and in compliance with the standards and principles of the operating codes of the NCAA and Delaware State University.
2.Assist the head coach with organizing, scheduling and conducting regular practices in and out of season within the guidelines set forth by the NCAA and applicable conference.
3.Assist the head coach in the development of a competitively successful wrestling team.
4.Assist the head coach in providing leadership and instruction in the academic, personal, and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, citizenship, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as assigned.
5.Follow the administrative procedures established by the University.
6.Provide student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
7.Assists the head coach in administrative and office duties, including but not limited to team travel, meeting arrangements, fundraising and social media coordination.
8.Manages other tasks assigned by the head coach.
9.Demonstrates strong work ethic and energy.
10.Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1.Ability to relate to student Athletes
2.Knowledge of NCAA Wrestling Rules
3.Knowledge of Women’s Freestyle Wrestling Rules
4.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
5.Strong administrative skills
6.Ability to work weekends

Qualification Standards

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
   
2. Successful experience:
   Successful collegiate-level coaching experience preferred
   Successful high school level coaching accepted

Performance Standards & EEO Statement

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the DSU Fundamentals.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to interact with the public in a very professional and pleasant manner.

Note: The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties as provided in policy and negotiated agreements.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal opportunity employer/program'' and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.

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