Assistant Wrestling Coach

The Assistant Wrestling Coach provides support to the Head Coach and helps to create and sustain a competitive intercollegiate program at Henry Ford College (HFC). The Assistant Coach should be available for weekday team practices and wrestling events held on weekends during November through February.

Core Competencies and Qualifications:

• 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.

Essential Duties and 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.