- Develop performance standards for student-athletes to maximize their potential and
- Assess athletic performance and improvement and provide feedback and guidance
- Develop high expectations for student-athletes to achieve in the classroom as well as
- Develop and implement practice plans and strategies for athletic events;
- Supervise NMHU athletic events and enforce sportsmanship standards;
- Assist with game management for home events when not competing;
- Assist with developing and supervising community service events;
- Supervise student-athletes during road trips;
- Provide positive participation with events that will benefit the athletic experience for the
- Participate in the planning of as well as participate in fundraising activities for individual
- Adhere to NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional rules and
- Organize, prepare, and conduct team practices, training and competition;
- Recruit potential student athletes;
- Provide academic monitoring and support for student athletes in the program
- Provide support to the Head Wrestling Coach as required;
- Maintain regular attendance;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules;
- Ability to lead and motivate student athletes;
- Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements;
- Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty;
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
- Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules;
- Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling;
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment;
- Ability to organize and coordinate;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Assistant Wrestling Coach - Las Vegas, United States - New Mexico Highlands University
Description
Position Assistant Wrestling Coach Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Type Regular Position Summary
This incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the oversight of the wrestling program in areas to include, but not limited to; academics, operations, travel, recruiting, and operations.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Preferred Qualifications
Collegiate playing or coaching experience, preferably in the RMAC.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Complete NCAA Coaches Certification Curriculum within first two (2) weeks of
employment;
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and odd hours.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Standing - Frequently
Walking - Frequently
Bending - Frequently
Squatting - Frequently
Climbing - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Lifting up to 50 pounds - Frequently
Lifting > 50 pounds - Frequently
Working Environment
Work is performed in an indoor / outdoor setting.
Pay Rate $32,000 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number AS835P Open Date 08/08/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include in your online application 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. References will be contacted in conjunction with on-campus interview. Upload required materials with online application. For disabled access or services, call or contact Human Resources at NMHU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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