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Davenport University Head Coach-Women's Wrestling in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Head Coach-Women's Wrestling
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Head Coach - Women's Wrestling
STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga Campus
REPORTS TO: Director - Athletics
SALARY: $45,000
SUMMARY:
The position will head the organization and administration in all aspects of the program following the rules and regulations governing the sports program and the institution. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan, organize, and continue developing the ongoing athletic program and activities of the team.
• Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
• Provide instruction to student-athletes regarding relevant skill development, a focus on great teamwork, and their character development.
• Responsible for providing leadership to the team including budgeting, scheduling, and organizing travel arrangements.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate the performance of assistant coaches.
• Recruit academically and athletically qualified students/athletes for the program.
• Ensure all of the coaching staff and athletes are compliant with national affiliation rules.
• Reports any known violations or concerns to the administration.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable national affiliations, conference, university, and departmental rules and regulations within the sports program.
• Monitor the academic performance, academic progress, and social development of student-athletes and make referrals to the appropriate resources.
• Promote the academic progress and graduation of student-athletes, including assisting with the enforcement of the mandatory study program.
• Ensure all members of the team abide by the student-athlete handbook.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of the athletic department.
• Monitor student academic performance and social development and make referrals to appropriate resources.
• Organize university camps and clinics related to the team.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the field/complex.
• Assist the Athletic Department in athletic issues as needed.
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the league in which you will be competing.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations.
• Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and drug/alcohol screening.
• A strong