Assistant Wrestling Coach (PT)

About the role

Henry Ford College is seeking a part-time Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the Head Coach in creating and sustaining a competitive intercollegiate wrestling program. The Assistant Coach will be expected to attend weekday team practices and wrestling events held on weekends from November through February. The college operates its athletic program with integrity and in full compliance with institutional, conference, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) guidelines. HFC sponsors seven sports at the NJCAA Division II level and competes in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Eastern Conference, fielding teams in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s golf, softball, women’s volleyball, and men’s wrestling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program compliance within HFC, MCCAA and NJCAA policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment of players.
• Assist with holding players accountable for ethical behavior and academic standards.
• Assist team members with coordination of 2 hours of community service as necessary.
• Maintain a work schedule (administrative availability, practices and games).
• Ensure MCCAA and NJCAA regulations are upheld.
• Assist in fundraising in support of the program.
• Provide publicity information to the Athletic Director as necessary.
• Assist with prevention of athletic-related injuries and properly care for and report injuries to the Head Coach.
• Assist with travel, food and lodging for away events as requested by the Head Coach.
• Maintain team statistics and complete statistical entries via NJCAA and MCCAA requirements as requested by the Head Coach.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Coaching or playing experience at the high school or club level.
• Valid Michigan driving license required.
• Coaching experience at the intercollegiate level.
• Playing experience at the intercollegiate level.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations relating to recruitment and eligibility.
• Physical demands include sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, walking, lifting (various weights up to over 50 lbs.), kneeling, twisting, and stooping.