Head Womens Wrestling Coach

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, coach, plan, organize, recruit for, and coordinate the Bushnell University Wrestling Program. Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct all aspects of the wrestling program: including recruiting, scholarship distribution, spiritual formation, budgeting, scheduling, rules compliance, practice and game preparation, scheduling of contests, and supervision of assistant coaches
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and coach wrestling within the academic, spiritual formation and athletic philosophies of Bushnell University, local, and national conferences; verify eligibility of student athletes according to established regulations and procedures
• Provide a safe environment for training and competition for student-athletes and coaches
• Plan and organize team travel including transportation, lodging, and meals for away competitions
• Maintain and implement a training program for on and off season
• Organize and run practice sessions
• Hire, evaluate and supervise assistant coaching staff
• Campaign for fundraising activities for the program (examples could include summer camp or raffle ticket sales)
• Assist in design and structure of wrestling training facility
• Aid in wrestling room infrastructure, management (scheduling) and cleaning
• Attend all Athletic Director and/or Vice President for Student Development assigned events and functions
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Vice President for Student Development

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of/ability to:
• Understand and work toward the goals of Bushnell University and NAIA Athletics
• Know collegiate policies, procedures and trends related to Intercollegiate Athletics
• NAIA and Cascade Collegiate Conference philosophy, rules, regulations, regarding eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, recruiting, sports playing seasons, etc.
• Proper coaching and motivation techniques
• Body mechanics principles, flexibility and strength training
• High pedagogy of wrestling
• Understanding of wrestling room safety and facility coordination
• Goals and objectives of assigned activity
• Risk management and safety regulations; applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Operation of computer and applicable software

Experience and Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• National License Certification in related field and extensive participation in the sport of wrestling preferred
• Five years of consecutive coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred (head high school and/or club accepted)

Working Conditions/Special Requirements

• Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian Faith and be supporting of Bushnell’s mission to foster wisdom, faith and service through excellent academic programs within a Christ-centered community.
• The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug-free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• All employees of Bushnell are “mandatory reporters” under Oregon law.
• The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy, project a positive and vibrant attitude in assisting people, and have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
• The employee must have knowledge of strong office management techniques; operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the office; research methods and report writing techniques; record-keeping techniques; operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software; principles of training and providing work direction; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• The position is subject to evening, weekend, and variable working hours including holidays.
• The position requires driving a vehicle.
• The position may require lifting up to 50 lbs., as well as bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Employment Application

• To be considered for this open position, applicants submit application materials online through Bushnell’s website. Please submit the following through the online application process:
• Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
• Resume
• Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
• Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate’s personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership.
• Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his or her work life;
• Section 3: the candidate’s understanding of and ability to support Bushnell University’s Theological Context for Community Life statement.

References

• Please include all requested materials. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• To be considered for this open position, applicants submit application materials online through Bushnell’s website. Please submit the following through the online application process:
• Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
• Resume
• Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
• Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate’s personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership.
• Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his or her work life;
• Section 3: the candidate’s understanding of and ability to support Bushnell University’s Theological Context for Community Life statement.